Navy Federal Credit Union

Principal Business Process Optimization Analyst

Navy Federal Credit Union • $100K — $130K *
Vienna, VA 22182In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in business process improvement or analysis
  • Expert in subject area with knowledge of interdisciplinary connections
  • Extensive experience in enterprise process design and transformation
  • Proficient in process automation tools and technologies
  • Expertise in benchmarking and competitive analysis
  • Skilled in business case development and ROI modeling
  • Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and process maturity frameworks
  • Advanced skills in strategic influence and advising senior leaders
  • Organizational, planning, and time management expertise
  • Strong analytical and research abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field
  • Related optimization certification

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement process improvement strategies using DMAIC methodology
  • Develop frameworks to assess strategic value of process transformation
  • Act as a subject matter expert in process optimization and performance measurement
  • Lead cross-functional teams through transformation initiatives
  • Evaluate and introduce technologies for process automation
  • Influence governance and establish process standards and best practices
  • Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to drive innovation
  • Create business cases and ROI models for process investments
  • Embed a culture of continuous improvement with senior leaders
  • Establish process governance models and frameworks
  • Collaborate with IT for process and system alignment
  • Assess vendor solutions for process optimization and automation
  • Mentor junior analysts and promote knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative, innovative environment
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact strategic projects
  • Engage with senior leadership in a dynamic role
  • Access to professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Participate in shaping organizational culture toward continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Responsible for driving strategic process transformation initiatives across business units. Applies deep expertise in process improvement methodologies to solve complex business challenges and align process design with enterprise goals. Leads high-impact projects, advises senior leadership, and champions a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead busines unit process improvement strategies, applying advanced-level DMAIC methodology aligned with business objectives.
  • Develop and apply enterprise-level frameworks for assessing the strategic value of process transformation initiatives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in process optimization and performance measurement.
  • Guide cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enable process automation and efficiency.
  • Influence governance and policy development related to process standards and best practices.
  • Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to inform process innovation.
  • Develop business cases and ROI models for strategic process investments.
  • Partner with senior leaders to embed continuous improvement into organizational culture.
  • Lead the development of process governance models and frameworks.
  • Partner with enterprise architecture and IT to align process and system design.
  • Evaluate vendor solutions and tools for process automation and optimization.
  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in business process improvement or business analysis.
  • Subject matter expert within the area of specialization with understanding of interrelationships of different disciplines.
  • Significant experience in enterprise process design and transformation.
  • Significant experience in process automation tools and technologies.
  • Advanced experience in benchmarking and competitive analysis.
  • Advanced experience in business case development and ROI modeling.
  • Advanced knowledge of strategic alignment of process initiatives.
  • Advanced knowledge of governance and compliance in process management.
  • Advanced knowledge of process maturity models and capability frameworks.
  • Advanced skill in senior-level advising and strategic influence.
  • Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills.
  • Advanced research and analytical skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, or related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
  • Related optimization certification.


Desired Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP), or Certified Lean Practitioner.


Additional Information

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


Location:
  • 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
  • 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

About Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union is a credit union that serves members of the military and their families. The credit union offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Navy Federal Credit Union was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. The credit union has more than 9 million members and operates more than 300 branches across the United States and around the world.
Learn more about Navy Federal Credit Union
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1933
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Navy Federal Credit Union

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Principal Business Process Optimization Analyst jobs:

NationwideVienna, VA