by Elizabeth Ruiz

USAA has announced expansion plans, which include the addition of as many as 3,500 jobs in the next three years.

Positions include member contact representatives in investments, insurance, banking and claims; underwriters; information security specialists; business and financial analysts; and modeling and statistical analysts.    

Chief Administrative Officer Shon Manasco says 1,000 of those new jobs will  be in San Antonio by the end of 2015.

"In order to meet the addition of these 1,000 new jobs, we're going to have to expand our physical presence, so we're working hard to secure a new lease for office space," Manasco told 550 KTSA News.

Twenty-five percent of the new jobs will be awarded to military veterans and their spouses.

"We have a proud tradition of hiring America's heroes to join our ranks as employees," said Manasco. "Providing career opportunities for veterans is mroe than simply doing what is right."

USAA plans to break ground next month on construction of a 380,000-square-foot expansion of its existing campus in northern Phoenix.

USAA currently employs about 16,400 workers in San Antonio.

"When you consider jobs, local investment and community involvement, USAA is at the top of the list of corporate partners in San Antonio," said Mayor Julian Castro.