Development Product Owner – Intermediate Level, Life Insurance

USAA

Development Product Owner connecting business goals with Agile delivery for USAA's Life Insurance. Collaborating with leaders and technical teams for effective solutions.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,920 - $133,620 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies and business analysis, effectively translating business requirements into functional specifications while managing product backlogs and ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with business strategy and enhance operational efficiency.

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Agile MethodologiesBusiness AnalysisProduct Backlog ManagementChange Management PracticesProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Business Requirements AnalysisFunctional SpecificationsUser Acceptance TestingProcess EngineeringRisk Management Framework

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject Management ToolsDatabases

Industry Keywords

Compliance PoliciesDelivery CycleStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works with business and Subject Matter Experts to understand business strategy and vision and then writes, refines, prioritizes and accepts stories to support effective and compliant solutions while balancing investment and business value
Owns and maintains a prioritized work backlog for one or more Agile teams
Product backlog includes complete user stories with acceptance criteria so that they are consumable and testable by the Agile team or program
Reviews and accepts output of I/T and/or business development to ensure specified acceptance criteria have been completed
Serves as direct representative of the business with one or more delivery teams, representing the customers' perspective throughout the product delivery cycle
Participates in a cross-functional team of user experience partners, designers, business analysts, developers, testers and others to develop, execute and release in alignment with program and/or product road maps
Partners with sponsors, stakeholders, and IT to facilitate the translation of business requirements from relevant business processes, gaining a developing understanding of the needs, measures, and risks & controls for the improvement area
Partners with change partners to assist in preparing the business for the change and provides tactics and metrics for benefits, adoption, and risk
Leverages existing change management routines, as needed
Adheres to required Enterprise processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates
Executes robust test plan (user acceptance testing, production validation)
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
2 years of relevant experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis or business operations/product line
Developing knowledge of Microsoft Office products, applicable databases and project management tools
Knowledge of multiple technical software delivery methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall)
Developing knowledge in translating business requirements into functional specifications or decomposing features into IT consumable stories
Knowledge of Process Engineering methodologies and Change Management practices
Ability to analyze business requirements and ability to identify opportunities to streamline business processes in accordance with risk management framework and regulatory requirements
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, synthesize issues and solutions/decisions to drive decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
various wellness programs
career path planning and continuing education