Summer Associate Internship (Enterprise Strategy and Competitive Intelligence)
3 days ago• Vienna, VA
Overview
The Enterprise Strategy team is a newly established unit within the Member Strategy Office (MSO). Our focus involves developing, enhancing, implementing, and measuring the organization's Enterprise Strategy while providing consultative services and expertise to ensure alignment with business unit strategies across the credit union.
The Summer Associate will support business decisions by analyzing business problems and issues using internal and external sources. They will provide quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to leadership.
During the internship, the Summer Associate may contribute to a variety of high-impact projects, including but not limited to:
- Ongoing Competitive Intelligence & Market Monitoring
Support the development and maintenance of a regular cadence of competitive and market intelligence reporting. This includes tracking key competitors, industry trends, market shifts, and emerging disruptors to inform leadership decision-making. - Executive-Level Competitive Deep Dives
Lead targeted research and analysis initiatives to address specific strategic questions from senior leadership. These deep dives may focus on competitor strategies, product innovation pipelines, or operational activity, culminating in executive-ready deliverables. - Strategic Opportunity Assessments
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Partner with business units to explore new growth opportunities, evaluate strategic initiatives, or assess operational challenges. This may involve market sizing, benchmarking, customer segmentation, or scenario planning to support data-driven recommendations.
Contribute to special projects aligned with enterprise priorities, such as long-range planning, business model innovation, or transformation initiatives. These projects often require cross-functional collaboration and a high degree of analytical rigor.
Analyze internal performance metrics in the context of industry benchmarks to identify areas of competitive advantage or improvement.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026. 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 2026 or later.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis on industry trends, emerging technologies, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
- Synthesize internal and external data to identify strategic opportunities, risks, and performance improvement areas.
- Develop and deliver clear, concise, and compelling presentations and reports for senior leadership.
- Support strategic planning processes, including scenario modeling, benchmarking, and business case development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate hypotheses and align on strategic recommendations.
- Monitor and report on competitor activities, market shifts, and regulatory developments that may impact the business.
- Perform other ad hoc analysis and projects
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an MBA or equivalent graduate degree with a focus in Strategy, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative research.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into executive-ready insights.
- Prior experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, banking, or market research is a plus.
- Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Client-provided location(s): Vienna, VA
Job ID: Navy_Federal_Credit_Union-26930
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2025-09-07T18:45:37
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- FSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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