Lead, People Scientist – People Analytics

USAA

. Lead end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional analyses addressing workforce and employee experience challenges .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $143,320 - $273,930 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analytics and people analytics, with a strong focus on translating complex data into actionable insights for workforce and employee experience improvements. Proficient in advanced quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including predictive modeling and psychometric analysis, while effectively mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders.

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Data AnalyticsPeople AnalyticsPredictive ModelingSQL ProficiencyAI/GenAI Implementation

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Hard Skills

Data SynthesisQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisMixed-Method ResearchPsychometric AnalysisLinkage ResearchExperimental DesignROI EvaluationAdvanced ExcelR or Python Proficiency

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceMentoringData StorytellingProblem DefinitionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TableauPower BIBI/Visualization ToolsAI ToolsSurvey Instruments

Industry Keywords

I/O PsychologyWorkforce ResearchEmployee ExperienceRisk ComplianceFortune 500

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional analyses addressing workforce and employee experience challenges
Synthesize multi-source people data to uncover systemic patterns, predictive indicators, and root causes
Design diagnostic analysis, segmentation, predictive modeling, and mixed-method research
Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks, hypotheses, and plans
Deliver executive-ready insights and recommendations for strategic talent and workforce decisions
Partner with HR COEs, HRBPs, and cross-functional leaders to define analytical needs and drive action
Establish analytical standards, methods, and quality controls
Improve analytical tools, data sources, and processes
Mentor and guide peers and team members in analytical capability and data storytelling
Lead exploration, implementation, and ethical deployment of AI/GenAI in people analytics
Define AI use cases and responsible AI guidelines; assess risks including bias; integrate AI insights into decision-making; and upskill the team in AI/GenAI and prompt engineering for HR applications
Identify, measure, monitor, and control risks in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree; OR 4 years of related experience, in addition to the minimum years of experience required, may be substituted in lieu of degree
8 years of progressive experience in data analytics, HR/people analytics, workforce research, or related discipline
6+ years applying I/O psychology and people analytics in a large complex organization (Fortune 500 or equivalent scale)
Experience conducting linkage research connecting employee survey, sentiment, and talent data to business outcomes
Experience partnering with survey or employee listening teams as an analytics consultant
Psychometric analysis of survey instruments, linkage studies, and advanced modeling of employee survey data
Advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches
Ability to lead large-scale analyses from problem definition through insight delivery
Advanced proficiency with SQL, Excel, and BI/visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Advanced proficiency in R or Python
Ability to synthesize complex data into executive-ready insights and narratives
Experience influencing stakeholders across HR and business functions
Experience designing and leading experimental and quasi-experimental studies
Experience leading program evaluations from design through impact and ROI
Ability to proactively lead a research agenda
Ability to present complex research to senior leaders
Experience mentoring and developing analysts in advanced methods
Contributions to the field such as SIOP or academic presentations and peer-reviewed publications are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment with office attendance 4 days per week
Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education assistance