IT Architect- Marketing

Job Location:  San Antonio Job Category:  Marketing/Product Status:  Full Time, Employee Job Reference #:   5670A Share our pride. Join our mission. As a Fortune 200 financial services company with more than $113.5 billion in owned and managed assets, USAA is on a mission — to facilitate the financial security of our members, the men and women of the U.S. military and their families worldwide. Headquartered on a showcase campus in San Antonio, TX, USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our 22,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. Recently Ranked #1 by Business Week in Customer Service, we are recognized for the superior service we provide to our members, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees. Everything that happens at USAA is based on our core values: Service, Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity. These are the foundations of how we do business with our members, as well as how we treat each other. As a IT Architect - Marketing for USAA at our San Antonio, TX facility, you will fulfill the technical leadership role in providing technology solutions to meet business needs in the area of Marketing. With more than 5,000 IT professionals enterprise-wide, we offer: **Competitive base salary plus bonus compensation package, relocation assistance along with our world-class benefits (including eligibility for almost all benefits from date of hire). **Numerous opportunities for learning and growth and a huge training budget to support professional development. **Customized work environment for our IT employees designed to encourage creative thinking and problem solving. Job duties: Implements technology solutions at a detailed level by applying industry knowledge, best practices and architectural guidance to ensure system functionality and cost efficiencies. Analyzes technology at a detailed level to recommend its effective use and fit within the USAA processing environment. Serves as the lead troubleshooter to diagnose systems technology issues in development and operational environments. Provides leadership as Project Architect on relevant IT projects to ensure architectural compliance. Defines, documents and communicates the USAA target architecture, standards and best practices for a specific technology or solution domain. Serves as a mentor to operational and development staffs. Entrance Qualifications: Extensive 10+ years of experience in Marketing Application Systems, Processes, and Operations. Extensive knowledge with Enterprise Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Resource Management, Analytics, and Decisioning. Minimum of 5 years of IT experience in an IT Architect or Lead Developer role. Experience architecting/designing large, complex integrated solutions to include J2EE applications, Data Warehouse applications, and purchased packages. Working knowledge of marketing industry solutions such as Epiphany, Aprimo, and/or Unica is required. Excellent interpersonal communication and coordination skills with both business and IT communities. Ability to gain the trust and respect of Sr. Executive Management in the marketing and technical communities. Ability to work and communicate effectively with marketing personnel at all levels. Strong planning skills and the ability to balance tactical needs with an overall strategic architecture. Proven track record of technical leadership in project development. Preferred experience includes: Experience with web-based marketing strategies and web analytics. Experience with marketing-based research and analysis solutions. Knowledge of Data Warehouse design and architecture. Knowledge of Informatica, Data Stage, and DB2 DPF. Work experience in the Insurance, Banking, or Financial Services industries. Experience with niche-provider marketing strategies. 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. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.