Summer Associate Internship (Product Strategist)

Navy Federal Credit Union is a financial services organization whose Product Strategy & Marketing team supports product growth, member experiences, and business outcomes. The Summer Associate will support product strategy, research, data analysis, experimentation, artificial intelligence applications, and cross-functional initiatives while developing recommendations and executive-ready materials.

What you'll do:

• Support product strategy initiatives through research, analysis, and development of recommendations that help improve member experiences and business outcomes
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and strategic insights
• Analyze business, product, and member data to uncover insights and support data-driven decision making
• Assist in the development of presentations, business cases, and executive-ready materials used to communicate findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with product strategists, product managers, analysts, and business partners on cross-functional initiatives
• Support the design, documentation, and evaluation of test-and-learn strategies, pilots, and experimentation efforts
• Explore practical applications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve business processes, decision making, or member experiences
• Help monitor the performance of products, initiatives, and campaigns to identify areas of opportunity and improvement
• Participate in project meetings, brainstorming sessions, and strategic discussions while learning modern product management and product strategy practices
• Contribute to the development of reports, dashboards, analyses, and other tools that support strategic planning and business decisions
• Summarize research findings and analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for business stakeholders
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in product strategy, product management, business strategy, analytics, consulting, or related disciplines
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate information and develop logical recommendations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to research, synthesize information, and communicate findings clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Coursework or project experience related to product management, product strategy, marketing, business analytics, data science, user experience, or technology

Benefits:

• Hybrid workplace
• Hands-on experience supporting strategic initiatives, product research, analysis, and experimentation efforts
• Exposure to data analytics, artificial intelligence applications, testing and learning methodologies, and modern product management practices