Learning Technology Strategy Lead

Learning Technology Strategist

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The Opportunity

Join our innovative Learning Strategy & Innovation team as a Learning Technology Strategist! In this role, you will drive the strategic adoption and optimization of learning technologies to enhance employee development and business performance. You will bring your expertise in LMS / LXPs, instructional design principles, and emerging AI-powered tools to create innovative learning solutions. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships and influencing key vendor roadmaps, implementing agile methodologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure our learning solutions are aligned with business objectives and deliver a measurable impact through data-driven evaluation. Your strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills will be crucial to your success. This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site 4 days per week. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

What You'll Do

Consults with business leaders and HR business partners to assess capability gaps, and recommend learning interventions and up-skilling plans that align with organizational goals.

Designs and implements learning solutions that can be effectively scaled to enhance workforce proficiency across the organization.

Leads the design and development of comprehensive learning experiences using instructional design principles, learner-centered methods, and modalities.

Transforms learning experiences by strategically curating high-impact content from both internal and external resources, creating personalized and efficient learning pathways that drive measurable skill development.

Drives learning innovation by expertly leveraging modern learning technologies, including LMS, LXP, AI-powered search, and collaborative platforms, to create scalable and engaging learning experiences that maximize employee reach and impact.

Leads cross-functional teams, partnering with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), instructional designers, and technology specialists, to architect and deliver impactful learning solutions that address critical business challenges and achieve strategic goals.

Champions a data-driven approach to learning, rigorously measuring program effectiveness through KPIs and diverse evaluation methodologies, to continuously optimize learning initiatives and ensure alignment with evolving business needs and performance objectives.

Provides coaching and mentoring to other team members in the development and delivery of their work product.

Ensures 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; 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 Learning & Development, instructional design, or learning consulting roles, with a proven track record of driving measurable business impact through innovative learning solutions.

Demonstrated expertise in consultative engagement with stakeholders, effectively translating complex business challenges into comprehensive learning strategies.

Extensive experience with curating and organizing digital content ecosystems.

Expert fluency in a broad range of learning platforms and tools, such as LMSs (e.g., Workday, Cornerstone), LXPs (e.g., Degreed, EdCast), authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Rise), and collaboration tools (e.g., Miro, MS Teams).

Deep understanding of adult learning theory, learning science, and agile design methodologies.

Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex organizational structures and drive results through collaboration and persuasion.

Learning technology acumen and expertise (WorkDay, Percipio, etc).

Experience managing vendor relationships within the learning space.

Experience leading learning technology implementations.

US military experience through military service or a military spouse / domestic partner.

Compensation Range

The salary range for this position is : $114,080- $218,030.

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.).

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.

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.

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. If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply. Please do not type your first and last name in all caps.