Summer Associate Internship (Public Policy Assistant)
About The Position
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later. As part of Navy Federal's Military Affairs & Strategic Partnerships (MA&SP) department, GRPP collaborates closely with business units across the enterprise to assess policy implications, support strategic decision-making, and represent Navy Federal's interests before policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other external stakeholders. The Public Policy Assistant Summer Associate will support the team's policy research, reporting, and operational activities. The associate will help maintain legislative, regulatory, stakeholder engagement, and project-tracking efforts that support the team's advocacy and strategic priorities. Responsibilities may include data analysis, reporting, process improvement, policy research, and the development of materials that help inform decision-making and increase visibility into GRPP activities across the enterprise. This role will provide exposure to public policy, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Economics, Business, Communications, Law, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to research, gather, and organize information from a variety of sources.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated interest in public policy, government, financial services, advocacy, or related fields.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Economics, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience conducting research, analyzing information, or preparing reports and presentations through coursework, internships, student organizations, or other experiences.
- Familiarity with data analysis, reporting, data visualization, or business intelligence concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to organize information and communicate findings.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise summaries and recommendations.
- Experience balancing multiple projects, priorities, or extracurricular commitments.
- Interest in legislative affairs, regulatory issues, government relations, military affairs, consumer financial services, or the credit union industry.
- Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, volunteer activities, community involvement, athletics, military service, or other experiences.
Responsibilities
- Support the monitoring and tracking of legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments relevant to Navy Federal and the credit union industry.
- Conduct research and gather information from legislative, regulatory, industry, and internal sources to support policy analysis and advocacy efforts.
- Assist with maintaining records of team activities, stakeholder engagements, policy developments, and strategic initiatives.
- Compile, organize, and analyze data to support team reporting, metrics, and leadership updates.
- Prepare presentations, briefing materials, summaries, and reports for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Support project management activities by tracking action items, milestones, and deliverables across multiple initiatives.
- Collaborate with business units and internal partners to collect information and support cross-functional projects.
- Help identify opportunities to improve team processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in team meetings, stakeholder engagements, and professional development activities to gain exposure to government relations and public policy functions.
Benefits
- highly competitive pay
- generous benefits and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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