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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.
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
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)
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.
Navy Federal is the world’s largest credit union, with more than 15 million members, $190 billion+ in assets and 25,000+ employees. Throughout campuses in Vienna, VA Pensacola, FL and Winchester, VA, as well as 370 branches, we serve the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, Veterans and their families with world-class financial products and services.
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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