Program Development Intern Jobs in Leesburg, VA (NOW HIRING)

Overview

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Programs team creates innovative pathways for talent to join Navy Federal and grow their careers through Internal Mobility, Early Careers, Military Talent Acquisition Programs, and enterprise wide talent initiatives.

As a year round intern, you will gain hands on experience supporting multiple talent programs while building real world business, analytical, and professional skills. You will contribute to high visibility initiatives that directly impact how we attract, engage, and develop talent across the enterprise.

You'll work closely with program leads to support outreach, events, communications, and data-driven projects by helping deliver meaningful experiences for applicants, employees, and members.

This role primarily supports Military Talent Acquisition Programs and Early Careers, with additional exposure to Internal Mobility Programs, offering a well rounded introduction to talent programs in a large enterprise environment. The position will report to the Supervisor of Military Talent Acquisition Programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive measurable impact by supporting enterprise TA Programs initiatives through outreach, data, communications, and event coordination aligned to TA strategic priorities.

You will leave this experience with a strong foundation in talent acquisition, program management, and enterprise HR strategy.

***A requirement of this position is you must be currently enrolled in college level courses or a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship. Please upload your transcripts by adding them to the "Intern Proof of Enrollment" section of the application.

Responsibilities

Recruiting & Outreach Support:
* Assist with job postings in Oracle HCM, Handshake, and DoW database
* Support outreach partner coordination and communications
* Help schedule interviews and communicate with candidates
* Maintain outreach, recruiting, and hiring trackers

Event & Engagement Coordination:
* Support internal and external recruiting and outreach events, including events on military installations
* Assist with event preparation, registration, and live event execution
* Assist in developing presentations, outreach materials, and collateral
* Coordinate engagement activities and team communications

Talent Program Operations:
* Provide case management support for program related inquiries
* Conduct research to support new and existing talent initiatives
* Maintain program documentation, trackers, and reporting resources
* Support cross functional projects and team initiatives across TA
* Support military hiring-related inquiries received through shared inbox channels

General Intern Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with cross-functional partners
* Analyze and maintain data; support reporting and insights
* Support unit initiatives across TA Programs
* Conduct qualitative and quantitative research
* Assist team members across levels
* Maintain professionalism and member service standards
* Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Pursuing a degree from an accredited college/university
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Detail-oriented with strong accuracy
* Effective communication skills
* Strong analytical and research abilities
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Desired Qualifications:

* Anticipated graduation of Summer 2028 or later
* Pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in business administration, Human Resource Management, Finance, Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Sociology, Marketing, Communications, or related field
* Interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Programs, and/or military-affiliated workforce initiatives
* Strong communication skills and commitment to self-development
* Experience working in a customer or member-facing environment
* Experience creating on-brand, compelling presentations (PowerPoint, Adobe Express, etc.)
* Exposure to copywriting and content creation, with the ability to develop clear, engaging, and audience-focused messaging aligned to employer branding and talent acquisition goals

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (minimum of 20-25 hours a week, based on school schedule)

Location:

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602 | 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131

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. * FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026 * Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025 * Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026 * Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025 * 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care * Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 * Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers * Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers * Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads * Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers * 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence * Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025 * 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award * Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026 From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union. 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.