Overview
The Lead Systems Analyst will serve a critical role in supporting Compliance initiatives by delivering end-to-end systems analysis, solution design, and technical leadership across multiple platforms. This includes analyzing and supporting existing compliance systems and leading efforts for projects of various scopes and data sources for the Technology & Innovation team. Success in this role involves combining product ownership responsibilities with technical, analytical, and project management expertise to ensure solutions meet strategic objectives and regulatory compliance.
Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Design and document complex technical solutions to functional systems requirements including technical architecture, logical data models, system processes, testing procedures, and detailed functional specifications
Interact with stakeholders to identify and document functional requirements including descriptions of business functions, input and output descriptions, procedural flows, data elements, acceptance criteria, and control requirements
Identify and assess business requirements and participate in enabling technical solutions that align with business needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition systems into production environments
Plan, coordinate, and organize coding, testing, documentation, and implementation of systems, programs, and artificial intelligence (AI) models
Provide technical advice and guidance to team members, stay on top of emerging technology trends
Lead, guide, and mentor junior team members
Participate in compliance and audit reviews as needed
Review and approve work of staff and ensure adherence to end user requirements and department standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Extensive experience with advanced knowledge of sophisticated programming languages and system technologies
Prior experience implementing and testing in-house and/or vendor-based technology solutions
Extensive experience conducting system testing, including integration testing, data validation, and requirements gathering
Experience supporting transitions to new platforms and systems
Extensive experience with systems analysis and design techniques for complex system development
Demonstrated ability to apply structured programming, design, and analysis techniques
Significant experience coordinating end to end system delivery including planning, testing, implementation and post deployment support
Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, and make sound decisions
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
Advanced skill in SQL and querying (able to pull/transform your own data)
Advanced skill in PowerBI
Advanced understanding of data models, large datasets, statistical programming languages and libraries
Familiarity with Python and Azure Databricks
Advanced organizational, planning, analytical, and problem - solving skills
Advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
Effective database and presentation software skills
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
Desired Qualifications
Working knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations, systems, and organizational objectives
Master's Degree in Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
Experience with Compliance processes, Asana, cloud technologies, and/or Azure DevOps (ADO)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
About Us
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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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.
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