AVP, Application Development

USAA

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Antonio, TXPlano, TXPhoenix, AZColorado Springs, COCharlotte, NCTampa, FL
Salary
$224,250–$403,650 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $160k
This role $314k
$81k most similar roles pay here $438k

This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $123,750–$196,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $314k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About USAA

USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 financial services company founded in 1922, dedicated to providing insurance, banking, and investment solutions exclusively to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

USAA currently has 22 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,320–$273,930 across 15 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · AVP, Application Development

As a dedicated AVP of Application Development in HRIS at USAA, you will lead and supervise the design, development, and implementation of critical applications supporting the employee lifecycle. You’ll manage a team of analysts, developers, and system administrators, driving the integration of new technologies like AI tools while ensuring data integrity and compliance with SOX controls. Your responsibilities include setting strategic technology roadmaps, managing vendor relationships, and establishing KPIs to monitor system performance. With extensive experience in software development life cycles and financial acumen, you will leverage your deep HR domain expertise and hands-on knowledge of platforms like Workday HCM to deliver scalable solutions within the insurance or financial services sector.

What you'll do

  • Plans and implements short- and long-range HR tech roadmaps.
  • Manages a team of HRIS analysts, developers, and system administrators.
  • Owns integration architecture between core HR systems and edge platforms.
  • Ensures data integrity, security, and compliance with SOX controls.
  • Leads vendor management, contract renewals, and manages the HR tech budget.
  • Establishes KPIs to monitor system performance and user adoption.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in application development and management.
  • Proven leadership in building and managing high-performing technical teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Strong background in web-based application architecture, system integration, and object-oriented languages.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and distributed development teams effectively.
  • Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance requirements in technology roles.
  • Experience with cost-benefit analysis and financial acumen in technology support functions.

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