E-Discovery & Digital Forensics Analyst

Why USAA?

Let's do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

As a dedicated E-Discovery & Digital Forensics Analyst, you will provide support and guidance to Chief Legal Office, Human Resources, and Corporate Investigations on eDiscovery and digital forensics. Coordinate among internal parties, outside counsel, and technology vendors to implement upon processes and tasks in support of timely and compliant deliverables.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Conducts e-discovery and forensic acquisition and analysis within applicable data systems and regulatory requirements. Applies the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) to identify, preserve, collect, process and produce digital data for use in legal proceedings.
• Applies intermediate understanding of E-Discovery regulations, data systems, and E-discovery information to ensure accuracy in interpretation of evidence to reduce legal, financial, and reputational risks. Makes recommendations to litigation attorneys and internal investigation partners such as Employee Relations.
• Collaborates with Chief Legal Office, HR, and Corporate Investigations teams by preparing and managing the digital evidence collected and analyzed piece of cases for use in related court processes.
• Optimizes efficiency of large-scale reviews of electronic materials, including preparing document review databases and searching, filtering, and batching documents, for use by attorneys or internal investigation partners to strengthen cases.
• Provides technical support to internal service requesters and outside counsel and appropriately escalates legal or technical issues encountered in the use of legal document review databases.
• Manages and documents the collection, extraction, production, and purge of digital evidence collections in compliance with applicable legal preservation obligations.
• Applies intermediate understanding of information security requirements to employ data handling best practices to effectively protect company information assets throughout the life of a matter.
• May test and validate software implementations and updates.
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies, best practices, and changes of law applicable to subject matter areas.
• 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 in related legal or technological discipline. 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 4 years experience related to digital investigation proceedings, forensic investigation, electronic, and chain of custody.
• At least one industry-recognized or tool-specific certification (GCFE, GASF, CDFE, CHFI, A+, Security+, Network+, CEDS, CISSP, FTK, EnCase, RCA, IPRO)
• Working knowledge of physical file storage, file and system metadata, network and cloud architecture, relational databases (SQL), file transfer protocol (FTP), and other related technological subject matter.

What sets you apart:

• Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification
• Knowledge with document review tools and databases, such as, Relativity or IPRO

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.

What we offer:

Compensation: 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. The salary range for this position is: $78,670 - $150,330Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Benefits: 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.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

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.