Summer Associate Internship (Enterprise Strategy and Competitive Intelligence)

Overview

The Enterprise Strategy team is a newly established unit within the Member Strategy Office (MSO). Our focus involves developing, enhancing, implementing, and measuring the organization's Enterprise Strategy while providing consultative services and expertise to ensure alignment with business unit strategies across the credit union.

The Summer Associate will support business decisions by analyzing business problems and issues using internal and external sources. They will provide quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting of patterns, insights, and trends to leadership.

During the internship, the Summer Associate may contribute to a variety of high-impact projects, including but not limited to:

• Ongoing Competitive Intelligence & Market Monitoring
  Support the development and maintenance of a regular cadence of competitive and market intelligence reporting. This includes tracking key competitors, industry trends, market shifts, and emerging disruptors to inform leadership decision-making.
• Executive-Level Competitive Deep Dives
  Lead targeted research and analysis initiatives to address specific strategic questions from senior leadership. These deep dives may focus on competitor strategies, product innovation pipelines, or operational activity, culminating in executive-ready deliverables.
• Strategic Opportunity Assessments
  Partner with business units to explore new growth opportunities, evaluate strategic initiatives, or assess operational challenges. This may involve market sizing, benchmarking, customer segmentation, or scenario planning to support data-driven recommendations.
• Ad Hoc Strategic Support
  Contribute to special projects aligned with enterprise priorities, such as long-range planning, business model innovation, or transformation initiatives. These projects often require cross-functional collaboration and a high degree of analytical rigor.
• Internal Capability Benchmarking
  Analyze internal performance metrics in the context of industry benchmarks to identify areas of competitive advantage or improvement.

The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026. 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 2026 or later.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on industry trends, emerging technologies, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
• Synthesize internal and external data to identify strategic opportunities, risks, and performance improvement areas.
• Develop and deliver clear, concise, and compelling presentations and reports for senior leadership.
• Support strategic planning processes, including scenario modeling, benchmarking, and business case development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate hypotheses and align on strategic recommendations.
• Monitor and report on competitor activities, market shifts, and regulatory developments that may impact the business.
• Perform other ad hoc analysis and projects

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA or equivalent graduate degree with a focus in Strategy, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into executive-ready insights.
• Prior experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, banking, or market research is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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