Decision Science Analyst Intern
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
The Data & Analytics Internship is an outstanding program whereyou’ll get tolearn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on-experiencein the Enterprise Data & Analytics organization. Internship opportunities are available across several business areas, including Property & Casualty, Life Company, Federal Savings Bank, and Member Value, providing exposure to a variety of data and analytics functions and business challenges.
Member Value is focused on delivering meaningful financial security, exceptional experiences, and lasting value to members and their families. The organization helps ensure members receive the right products, guidance, and support to meet their evolving needs while strengthening trust and loyalty.
Property & Casualty (P&C) is one of USAA's core business groups, focused on protecting members through insurance products that help safeguard their vehicles, homes, property, and personal assets.
Life Company is dedicated to helping members and their families achieve long-term financial security through life insurance, retirement, and protection solutions. By providing personalized products and guidance, Life Company helps members prepare for life's milestones, manage uncertainties, and build confidence in their financial future.
Federal Savings Bank is dedicated to helping members achieve financial security through innovative banking products, personalized solutions, and exceptional service. By combining technology, data-driven insights, and a member-first approach, the team enhances financial experiences and delivers value at every stage of a member's journey.
Decision Science Analyst Intern
Within defined guidelines and framework,providesdecision support for business areas across the enterprise. Staff in this area willbe responsible forapplying mathematical and statistical techniques and/or innovative /quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insighttoaction' recommendations to answer businessobjectivesand motivate change. The essence of work performed by the Decision Science Analyst involves gathering, manipulating, and synthesizing data (e.g., attributes, transactions, behaviors, etc.), models and other relevant information to draw conclusions and make recommendations resulting in implementable strategies.
Our internship program encourages you toshowcaseyour skills, while gaining real-life experiencethat’llhelp you jump-start your career. Our interns deliver innovative solutions toreal businesschallenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager andan assignedmentor.
The internships will be based at the USAA Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Interns offered full-time roles may have the opportunity to work out of one of USAA’s satellite locations.
Whatyou'lldo:
Our Interns work under direct supervision andfollowrisk and compliance procedures and guidance, perform routine work assignments and problem resolution to support other team members, including the following tasks:
Leverages business,analyticaland technical knowledge to understand businessobjectives.
The business problems analyzed are typically segments of a larger problem with significant impacttocurrent and/or future business strategy.
Applies quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make recommendations to answer the businessobjectiveand drive theappropriate change.
Under direct supervision and guidance, manipulates structured and unstructured data to enable sophisticated analytical solutions.
Supports the delivery of business insights using machine learning, simulation, and optimization.
Partners with senior team members to develop and deploy models within the Model Development Control (MDC) and Model Risk Management (MRM) framework.
Support maintenance of Information Asset Inventories to ensure data and assets are cataloged appropriately.
Support ensuring that information is deliveredin accordance withInformation Governance standards and data management practices as advised.
Supportmetadata repositorymaintenance andproper metadata association.
What you need to have:
To qualify, you mustbe pursuinga bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship. Most of our internsparticipatethe summer between their junior and senior years.Our 2027 internship will start onJune 2,2027and last through August13, 2027.
Graduation date cannot be prior to August13, 2027
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in quantitative analyticsfieldsuch as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science, AI, or other quantitative subjectarea.
Up to 2 years of experience in data/analytics, ordirectly relatedfunctional business experience (i.e.P&C, Bank, Finance, etc.).
Foundational knowledge of statistical/mathematical decision making and/or testing methodologies.
Knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect external insights to business problems.
What sets you apart:
Graduation date between August 2027and June2028
Knowledge of mathematical and statistical techniques and approaches used to drive fact-based decision-making.
Knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect external insights to business problems.
Experience in one or more multifaceted scripted language (Python, R, etc.) and database query language (such as SQL, HQL, NoSQL, etc.) for performing statistical analyses and/or building and scoring AI/ML models
Compensation range: Thesalary range for this position is: $26.50 - $36.00. Interns will receive an intern stipend toassistwith expenses.
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.