Director, Decision Science Analytics

USAA

Closes in 5 days Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Antonio, TXTampa, FLCharlotte, NCColorado Springs, COPlano, TX
Salary
$164,780–$314,960 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 7, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $240k
$122k most similar roles pay here $336k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $143,000–$224,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $240k versus about $184k 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 24 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $154,050–$294,445 across 14 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Director, Decision Science Analytics

The Marketing Analytics Director role at USAA’s Marketing Strategy & Analytics team involves leading the end-to-end technical and analytical vision across audience development, quality, and marketing activation. This senior-level position requires overseeing a team of analysts and data scientists to develop models and strategies that optimize marketing investments for member growth. Key responsibilities include collaborating with other analytical leaders, adopting emerging technologies like cloud computing and machine learning frameworks, and mentoring teams in statistical techniques and fact-based decision-making. The ideal candidate has expertise in SQL, Python or R, proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau, and experience with digital platforms and MarTech solutions. This role demands a deep understanding of data analysis tools and the ability to connect external insights to business problems, making it crucial for driving strategic change within USAA’s marketing initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Leads the development of models and strategies to optimize marketing investments.
  • Oversees analytical tasks including evaluation, validation, documentation, and presentation.
  • Builds and maintains a team of analysts and data scientists for analytics capabilities.
  • Monitors and adopts emerging technologies affecting scientific methodologies in problem-solving.
  • Identifies resource needs and provides justification for additional resources or support.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in marketing analytics or data science
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams
  • Expertise in using SQL and Python/R for data analysis
  • Experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks
  • Proficiency in working with third-party data sources to build targeting models
  • Knowledge of digital platforms (Adobe, Google) and clickstream behavioral data
  • Strong skills in identity resolution techniques and MarTech/CDP platforms

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