Strategic Innovation Intern

The Opportunity

Strategic Innovation Interns support the development of innovative solutions to important problems across USAA's lines of business and staff functions. They assist in managing and executing innovation program lifecycles and communicating both findings and recommendations to business leaders. This internship offers exposure to how large businesses develop and operationalize innovations, and has the potential to convert to a full-time role post-graduation.

Our internship program encourages you to showcase your skills, while gaining real-life experience that'll help you jump-start your career. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor.

The internship is based at USAA Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio, TX.

What You'll Do

Our Strategic Innovation Interns, work under direct supervision, while following risk and compliance procedures and mentorship, to perform routine work assignments and problem resolution supporting other team members, including the following tasks :

• Collaborate with teammates to identify business opportunities and support processes to evaluate business problem statements and possible solutions then communicate and present solutions to business partners.
• Co-develop presentations and recommendations to leadership and senior management to decide on and launch innovation initiatives to solve core business problems
• Research and test for market need and interest; additionally have the ability to run competitive analysis within the market
• Execute assigned innovation projects and ensure all process steps are complete with appropriate documentation
• Ensure risks associated with business activities and strategic risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
• Ability to secure agile certification within the first month of internship (with USAA support)

What You Need To Have

To qualify, you must be pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship. Most of our interns participate the summer between their junior and senior years. Our 2026 internship will start on May 27, 2026 and last through August 7, 2026.

What Sets You Apart

Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $21 - $25. Interns will receive an intern stipend to assist with 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.).

USAA views its internship program as a pipeline to possible future employment. This is based on an individual's graduation date, performance, role qualifications, and business need. To be considered for possible future employment opportunities interns must meet the full-time work eligibility requirements for any given role. Thus, interns should ensure their sponsorship status and other provided information is accurately reflected on their intern application. Inadequate completion of your application may render you ineligible for further consideration in the hiring process.

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. Interns may not be eligible for all benefits, for more details on our outstanding benefits, please 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.