DoW SkillBridge Fellowship - Business Operations Specialist I

Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Pensacola, FL
  • $41,000–$60,000 Per Year
13 days ago

Job Description

TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY AS PART OF THE DoW/DoD SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP

BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST I OVERVIEW

The Business Operations Specialist I supports the Security Systems Support (SSS) team, which ensures the safety, continuity, and operational readiness of Navy Federal's branches, microsites, and campus locations. This role assists with access control processes, including issuing, activating, modifying, and deactivating system and physical access, while supporting compliance with Global Security standards. The specialist collaborates with multiple teams to support daily operations and special projects and performs work in accordance with established policies and procedures to help maintain a secure and efficient operating environment.

The Security team partners across the enterprise to deliver strategic initiatives that protect members, team members, NFCU facilities, and organizational assets. Our portfolio spans cybersecurity, fraud prevention, physical security, scam mitigation, risk management, operational resilience, and emerging technologies that strengthen Navy Federal''s security posture.

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.

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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 medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. 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.

  • Ability to follow and interpret instructions and procedures to accomplish assignments
  • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
  • Desired - Knowledge of, and experience with, credit union or retail banking operations
  • Desired - Knowledge of Navy Federal Credit Union, its organization, operations, policies, procedures, products, and services
  • Progressively responsible experience that demonstrates knowledge, understanding, and application of operational support skills, methods, and procedures, preferably in a financial institution
  • Demonstrated data gathering and organizational skills
  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Desired - Education above the high school level with course concentration in business or related field

Salary:

$41,000 - $60,000 annual (Potential salary if hired by Navy Federal as a full-time employee: SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Navy Federal, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members)

  • Provides operational support that directly affects the business unit functions.
  • Completes and/or monitors internal processes and performs quality control to ensure adherence to regulations, Navy Federal policies, and industry practices
  • Identifies, researches, and documents operational correlations and may administer operational workflow and functions
  • Assists management or analysts with developing and recommending enhancements to improve operational processes and procedures
  • Assists in the development of user requirements; may test new/enhanced systems and assist in training staff
  • Acts as the business unit point-of-contact for cross-organization matters; resolves/oversees resolution of customer issues
  • Develops and applies a sound understanding of the business unit''s functions and their relationship to those of other business units
  • Serves as a backup to other staff members during peak business volume
  • Assists management and/or analysts in compiling, reviewing, and preparing data to be used in the analysis of operations, services, and products.
  • Researches, gathers, and synthesizes data; presents conclusions and recommendations to management
  • Prepares summaries, reports, charts, graphs, instructions and manuals/reference materials for benchmarking purposes or for inclusion in required ad hoc reports
  • Reviews studies, reports, and provides summaries to department leadership
  • Supports projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization.
  • Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing programs
  • Researches audit findings, prepares response, and forwards to management
  • Participates in the review of Navy Federal Instructions, policy/procedural documents, and study/survey responses
  • Maintains knowledge of corporate business plans and operational/business requirements
  • Works under general supervision and follows standard course of action, with limited discretion, to achieve results and/or improve efficiency
  • May adapt or modify standard processes, procedures, etc.; offers suggestions and recommendations for operations, with limited impact
  • Performs directed research; identifies and gathers data; prepares standard reports for analysis
  • Participates in projects and typically receives guidance and instructions from management
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Projects You May Support

  • Enterprise fraud detection and prevention initiatives

  • Scam defense and fraud recovery programs

  • Security technology implementations and enhancements

  • Physical security and global security projects

  • AI and analytics initiatives supporting security operations

  • Regulatory, compliance, and risk-management efforts

  • Cross-functional projects involving Digital, Operations, Technology Services, Payments, and Security teams

What Makes This Role Unique?

  • Exposure to high-visibility initiatives that directly protect members and the credit union

  • Opportunity to work with senior leaders, security professionals, business stakeholders, and technology teams

  • Experience managing projects that blend business process improvement, technology delivery, risk management, and organizational change

  • Hands-on involvement in project planning, stakeholder engagement, governance, reporting, and delivery execution

  • Exposure to enterprise-scale project management practices, Agile delivery approaches, and strategic portfolio management

Successful candidates often possess:

  • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills

  • Candidates who have worked as Intelligence Specialist, Operations Specialist, Watch Officers, and Joint Ops Centers

  • An interest in security, fraud prevention, technology, or risk management

  • Experience managing projects involving multiple business and technology teams

  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

  • A collaborative mindset and ability to influence without direct authority

  • Provides operational support that directly affects the business unit functions.

  • Completes and/or monitors internal processes and performs quality control to ensure adherence to regulations, Navy Federal policies, and industry practices

  • Identifies, researches, and documents operational correlations and may administer operational workflow and functions

  • Assists management or analysts with developing and recommending enhancements to improve operational processes and procedures

  • Assists in the development of user requirements; may test new/enhanced systems and assist in training staff

  • Acts as the business unit point-of-contact for cross-organization matters; resolves/oversees resolution of customer issues

  • Develops and applies a sound understanding of the business unit''s functions and their relationship to those of other business units

  • Serves as a backup to other staff members during peak business volume

  • Assists management and/or analysts in compiling, reviewing, and preparing data to be used in the analysis of operations, services, and products.

  • Researches, gathers, and synthesizes data; presents conclusions and recommendations to management

  • Prepares summaries, reports, charts, graphs, instructions and manuals/reference materials for benchmarking purposes or for inclusion in required ad hoc reports

  • Reviews studies, reports, and provides summaries to department leadership

  • Supports projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization.

  • Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing programs

  • Researches audit findings, prepares response, and forwards to management

  • Participates in the review of Navy Federal Instructions, policy/procedural documents, and study/survey responses

  • Maintains knowledge of corporate business plans and operational/business requirements

  • Works under general supervision and follows standard course of action, with limited discretion, to achieve results and/or improve efficiency

  • May adapt or modify standard processes, procedures, etc.; offers suggestions and recommendations for operations, with limited impact

  • Performs directed research; identifies and gathers data; prepares standard reports for analysis

  • Participates in projects and typically receives guidance and instructions from management

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Projects You May Support

  • Enterprise fraud detection and prevention initiatives

  • Scam defense and fraud recovery programs

  • Security technology implementations and enhancements

  • Physical security and global security projects

  • AI and analytics initiatives supporting security operations

  • Regulatory, compliance, and risk-management efforts

  • Cross-functional projects involving Digital, Operations, Technology Services, Payments, and Security teams

What Makes This Role Unique?

  • Exposure to high-visibility initiatives that directly protect members and the credit union

  • Opportunity to work with senior leaders, security professionals, business stakeholders, and technology teams

  • Experience managing projects that blend business process improvement, technology delivery, risk management, and organizational change

  • Hands-on involvement in project planning, stakeholder engagement, governance, reporting, and delivery execution

  • Exposure to enterprise-scale project management practices, Agile delivery approaches, and strategic portfolio management

Successful candidates often possess:

  • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills

  • Candidates who have worked as Intelligence Specialist, Operations Specialist, Watch Officers, and Joint Ops Centers

  • An interest in security, fraud prevention, technology, or risk management

  • Experience managing projects involving multiple business and technology teams

  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

  • A collaborative mindset and ability to influence without direct authority

Numbers & Facts

LocationPensacola, FL
Salary$41,000–$60,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Access Controlunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Bank Secrecy Actunmatched
  • Banking Operationsunmatched
  • Benchmarkingunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Planunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Corporate Planningunmatched
  • Credit Unionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Fellowshipunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Investment Managementunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • LinkedInunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Operations Researchunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Securityunmatched
  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Presentation Softwareunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Retail Bankingunmatched
  • Retail Operationsunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Security Complianceunmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Deliveryunmatched
  • Technical Operationsunmatched
  • Track Customer Issuesunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
  • Word Processingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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