Data Governance & Compliance Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 7, 2026. USAA scores A on the Alion truth index.
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
As a Data Governance & Compliance Lead, you will provide governance, quality, integrity and timeliness of operational data for the Association. You will establish and enforce Association data policies, standards, practices and processes according to best practices and monitor the use of data to ensure careful control and effective use to achieve Association objectives. You will direct the development of strategies, policies, principles, procedures, standards and metrics and serve as a coach and mentor providing guidance to cross-functional team members to ensure success in achieving business objectives.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
Use advanced data management domain knowledge of people, process, technologies, audit and risk in the context of the business, to drive adherence to information/data management governance activities, projects and approaches that are compliant with established policies and standards. Influences/drives business awareness of information/data governance through work activities, consulting, and various communication methods for business, technology, security, legal, risk, and compliance partners.
Author and/or be a key contributor to information governance guidelines, principles, policies, and standards for information / data stewards, technology execution teams, and stakeholders.
Lead the development of information governance oversight processes, measurement approach and enforces adherence to information management policies, standards and capabilities through audits, peer reviews, and monitoring of KRIs and KPIs.
Influence, drive and support development of multi-year roadmap and implementation plans for information governance initiatives.
Apply expert knowledge of various lines of the business, channels, and their applications and processes to drive recommendations and satisfy regulatory and internal requirements related to information governance and data management.
Create information governance training content derived from internal and regulatory requirements, industry best practices and establish learning objectives.
Prepare and present formal findings and recommendations in various formats to all levels of the organization and across the Association.
Enable success of USAA information governance discipline best practices by ensuring their inclusion within recommendations for information governance solutions.
Be sought as Information Governance expert to facilitate career path, best practices, and mentoring and grow of maturity of the Information Governance community.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
Bachelor's degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies, Information Technology, Risk, Audit or related technical field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience; and
8 years of experience in Information or Data related practices to include: information governance, information management, risk, audit, information architecture, IT, analysis and reporting.
OR Advanced degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies, Risk, Audit, Information Technology or a related technical field with 6 years of experience in Information or Data related practices as noted above.
2 years of strong knowledge and demonstrated ability to create and evolve Data Development and Data Engineering processes.
2 years operational knowledge of risk management and mitigation frameworks.
Experience in developing Data Governance and Data Management Strategy, road map(s).
Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance best practices.
Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Information Professional or equivalent industry certification.
What sets you apart:
Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience.
CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification preferred.
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,930.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.