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David McWilliams

Enthusiast · DISC type i
VP USAA Life Company Operations at USAA
📍 San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

David McWilliams is a senior executive with 20 years of leadership in the financial services and fintech industries. He specializes in growing revenue, improving customer satisfaction, and strengthening risk management. A graduate of Texas A&M University, he is known for leading large-scale transformations and building high-performing teams to deliver operational excellence.

He led the planning and budget allocation of over $1 billion for process and technology improvements at USAA, regularly reporting portfolio status to the Board of Directors.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
VP USAA Life Company Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Story Driven
Consensus Focused
Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Strategic Planning
He led the planning, prioritization, and budget allocation of a portfolio exceeding $1 billion to achieve strategic outcomes and ROI at USAA.
Digital Transformation
As CIO and VP of Digital, he was responsible for technology strategy and created a digital financial planning strategy to improve member financial security.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
VP USAA Life Company Operations
USAA
2021 - 6-2025
VP USAA PMO
USAA
2018 - 2020
CIO and VP Life Insurance Company
USAA
2016 - 2018
VP Digital for Advice, Investments, Banking, Insurance
USAA
2014 - 2016
AVP Business Planning Life Insurance, Annuities, Health Insurance, Investments
USAA
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2004
B.S
Texas A&M University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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