About the role#
The Fraud Data Engineering & Governance team provides data solutions that support fraud detection, prevention, and analytics. As a Summer Associate, you will support the team with metadata management, data quality, data profiling, and system analysis. You will gain experience working with large-scale fraud datasets, cloud technologies, and data governance tools.
What you'll do#
- Assist in data readiness for AI by supporting transformation, data quality, and governance efforts.
- Collaborate with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Fraud Analysts to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.
- Advance the department’s AI Governance framework and structures.
- Support fraud business teams with timely, accurate, and actionable data solutions.
- Analyze data to identify quality issues, trends, and opportunities for operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with enterprise partners to advance data governance initiatives.
- Document technical processes, data flows, and governance outcomes.
- Participate in Agile team activities, including planning sessions, standups, and project reviews.
- Contribute to the development of Databricks Notebooks, enhance data quality monitoring, and support data validation frameworks.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology Management, MBA, or a related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, Scala, or Java.
- Familiarity with relational databases, data warehousing, and data modeling.
- Understanding of core data governance principles, including metadata management, data lifecycles, data quality, record retention, and privacy.
- Basic understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data integration.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Databricks, Spark, Kafka, or Hadoop.
- Strong analytical, communication, and technical presentation skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Vienna, Virginia.
- Term: 12-week internship from May 2027 to August 2027.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Modality: On-site.
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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