About this opportunity
Navy Federal Credit Union lists this Summer Associate Internship (Data Scientist) opportunity in vienna, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Credit Risk Strategy & Analysis team consists of analysts, modelers, and data scientists who develop analytical solutions and recommend strategies that support maximizing the net profitability of Lending portfolios while managing credit risk and serving members. This is done through the development of credit card line assignment and line increase strategies, pricing models for the consumer loan portfolio, and other analytical efforts.
The team is looking for a Data Scientist Summer Associate to participate in projects and efforts related to enhanced analytics tracking, model building, dashboarding, or automation.
Work includes but is not limited to:
Providing independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and organizational data to support mission critical decision making for various areas of the organization.
Creating descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models and insights to drive impact across the organization.
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.
Responsibilities
Use modern technologies like Python, R, Scala, and Spark to analyze large data sets
Provide insights and solutions to solve business problems
Manage and analyze big data to build impactful data models
Evaluate and improve model design and performance
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver solutions
Transform data into useful formats for decision-making
Create visualizations and dashboards to monitor trends
Conduct model validations and assess performance
Create reports to assist with business planning and strategy
Lead initiatives to streamline or automate processes
Develop and refine strategies for underwriting, pricing, and/or portfolio monitoring
Qualifications
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field
Ability to understand complex business problems and define analytical solutions
Coding experience with Python, R, Scala, or Spark as well as SQL
Ability to manipulate raw data within visualization tools to create effective dashboards that communicate end-to-end data outcomes visually
Proficiency in storytelling with data skills
Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Familiarity using GitHub for documentation and code collaboration purposes
Familiarity with Databricks
Familiarity using Copilot or other AI agents to perform tasks
Additional Information
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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. * FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026 * Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025 * Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026 * Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025 * 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care * Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 * Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers * Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers * Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads * Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers * 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence * Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025 * 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award * Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026 From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at or by calling . This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status. 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. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site. Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process. Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
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