Discover Program - Technical Analyst - January 2027 Cohort

Federal Reserve System•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is hiring a Technical Analyst for its Discover rotational program, with a start date in January 2027. The two-year program is open to current undergraduate students expected to graduate by December 2026 and is designed to prepare participants for careers at the Bank. Participants spend their first year in one assigned business area and transition to a second assigned business area for the second year. Assignments may include quantitative analytics, logistics, and creative projects, supporting the Bank’s strategic priorities. Participants also receive leadership training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The role uses established methods and tools to analyze business and technology issues, helps assess current capabilities and customer needs, and supports recommendations and process improvements. The Technical Analyst gathers and analyzes information from end-users and stakeholders to help ensure processes, software, and applications meet business requirements. The position may contribute to process improvement discussions, present outcomes to management, and participate in cross-functional initiatives and technology projects. It reports to the Richmond, Virginia office. The salary is $60,000 annually.

Requirements

Be a current undergraduate student expected to graduate by December 2026.
Have a degree or advanced certification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or an area with a STEM-focused curriculum.
Demonstrate leadership ability.
Have strong project management skills, including organization, planning, and execution.
Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and willingness to gain knowledge about the role, business function, and Bank.
Meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be subject to a government security investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with one or more of the following: Microsoft platforms, SharePoint, Tableau, Agile, Scrum, or Cloud.

Responsibilities

Use established methods and tools to perform moderately complex analyses of business and technology issues.
Work with clients and other resources to assess current capabilities, identify customer needs, and assist with recommendations for process improvements.
Gather, analyze, and compile information from end-users and stakeholders to help ensure processes, software, and applications meet business requirements.
Contribute to process improvement and solution discussions and potentially present outcomes to management.
Potentially participate in cross-functional team initiatives, process improvement efforts, and technology-based projects.
Escalate non-routine or unusual problems to higher-level support staff as appropriate.