Summer Associate Internship (Product Strategist/Business Analyst)

Are you curious about Technology Solutions and driving innovation through effective project management, robust implementation of technology solutions and strategic systems management in partnership with technology teams and business partners? Join our team as a Summer Associate Technology Solutions and help us strengthen how we analyze, interpret, and apply integrated team feedback to improve delivery effectiveness, knowledge transfer, and sustained performance. About Our Team We are a dynamic group of professionals, including business system analysts, lead system analysts, and program managers, dedicated to unlocking the potential of every team member. The team is committed to delivering innovative technology solutions, optimizing processes, and empowering informed decision-making to support the strategic goals and success of the organization. Within Navy Federal, the Savings & Membership Department (SMD) drives the identification of new and innovative ways to inspire and enable a better financial future for our members by focusing on their Lifetime Journey. Currently our Deposit Products and Membership teams are supporting the next generation of technology and are engaged in a top priority program implementing the Cloud Core Program. Through creative collaboration and strategic initiatives, we empower individuals and teams to reach new heights. As part of our mission, we blend technical expertise with the essential power skills everyone needs to succeed. Your Role As a Summer Associate Product Strategist/Business Analyst, you’ll be an essential part of our team for 12 weeks. This opportunity is designed for a student who may and may not yet have formal coursework in the field. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. You’ll receive guidance and mentorship while helping us organize projects, identify patterns, and translate insights into practical recommendations that improve our products and services. The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: You’ll deliver solutions that make a real difference in members and colleagues’ lives. Mentorship & Growth: Work alongside experienced teammates who will guide you, support your ideas, and help you grow. Innovation & Creativity: Experiment with the latest tools, technologies, and creative learning formats. Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a team that values your voice and celebrates diversity of thought. Potential Projects Support AI Work: Help collect, organize, and participate in feedback to technical working groups, to support initial use cases in current technologies. Analyze approach for Issue Resolution/Procedural Enhancement: Review existing processes and data flow to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities that support more streamlined delivery and process improvement. Implement Improved Methodology for Project Execution: Partner with team members to summarize findings, formalize work breakdown structures, and present clear recommendations that help guide future enhancements. Responsibilities Assess the competitive landscape of competitor products and services including potential disruptive technologies Identify opportunities to integrate AI into existing dashboards/applications (i.e. natural language querying, forecasting, etc.) Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities for new/improved functionality Develop recommendations for delivery of strategic initiatives or products based on research, findings, data, and other empirical evidence Develop work breakdown structure which can be used to deliver high-level road maps and/or detailed action plans as applicable Develop and present proposals on findings from analysis and research to leadership Become integrated into and participate in the day-to-day strategy, analysis, and operations of a project team We are looking for a creative, curious, and analytical student who is interested in technologies, data analysis, education, communications, psychology, business, or a related field. Formal instructional design coursework is helpful but not required. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field Experience with research, analysis, and data manipulation Knowledge of, or experience using, data and analytics tools such as Power BI, Databricks, SQL, SPSS Modeler, R, Tableau, or equivalent Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to work effectively both independently and in group settings Strong strategic, critical, and analytical thinking skills Basic knowledge of financial services/payments is a plus What You’ll Gain Real-world experience evaluating new solutions that make an impact Mentorship from senior business solutions and analysts. Opportunities to showcase your work and receive feedback from a diverse audience Fun, hands-on projects that will grow your creative, technical, and professional skills Additional Information Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30 PM CT Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 2218 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr Pensacola, FL 32526 141 Security Dr. Winchester, VA 22602