About the role#
The Membership and Deposit Products Data Science team develops predictive modeling solutions to understand how members engage with deposit products like checking accounts, IRAs, and money market accounts. As a Summer Associate, you will support these efforts by creating models that drive product take-up and deeper member insights. This is a 12-week internship program running from May 2027 through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support data science and machine-learning projects.
- Retrieve, analyze, and model data within the Azure Databricks environment.
- Build a machine-learning propensity model to predict member behavior regarding recurring transfers.
- Perform complex analytical work on large data sets to study member engagement.
- Support feature engineering by creating or adjusting flags and aggregate data for future modeling.
- Use AI and generative AI tools to develop analytical solutions.
- Package findings into executive-level presentations and present them to senior management.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Experience with Python (Pyspark) and SQL.
- Knowledge of or experience with cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
- Ability to work with ambiguity on analytical efforts without clear solutions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- A curious and energetic nature.
Location & details#
- Location: Vienna, Virginia.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- This is a paid internship.
About Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is a nonprofit financial institution founded in 1933. It serves the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, veterans, and their families. With over 15 million members and more than 25,000 employees, it operates as the largest credit union in the world. The organization maintains its headquarters in Vienna, Virginia, alongside additional campuses in Florida, California, and Virginia.
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