About the role#
The Security Controls Oversight, Risk & Evaluation (SCORE) team evaluates risk, validates control effectiveness, and delivers insights to help Security leaders manage risk and meet regulatory expectations. This 12-week internship runs from May 2027 through August 2027. You will work on projects involving risk and control process modernization, reporting and metrics enhancement, and process rationalization. You will also shadow leaders across various security and risk functions to gain visibility into enterprise efforts.
What you'll do#
- Support Risk & Control Identification and Assessment (RCIA) workshops and RCSA activities by documenting risks, controls, and outcomes.
- Review and analyze process documentation, narratives, and process maps.
- Participate in security control testing by collecting and organizing evidence.
- Document test procedures, results, observations, and workpapers.
- Perform data analysis and validation to support risk and control evaluations.
- Maintain risk and control inventories within governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems.
- Track action items, issues, remediation efforts, and testing milestones.
- Create summaries, presentations, and status reports for management.
- Research regulatory requirements, industry standards, and leading practices.
- Collaborate with risk managers, control testers, and business stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, IT, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to gather and analyze information from multiple sources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Coursework or experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or internal controls.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, FFIEC, ISO 27001, COBIT, or COSO.
- Experience with data tools like Excel, Power BI, or SQL.
- Understanding of GRC concepts.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Locations: Vienna, VA; Pensacola, FL; or Winchester, VA.
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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