Navy Federal Credit Union

Senior Principal Systems Analyst

Navy Federal Credit Union$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Master's/advanced Degree or certifications preferred
  • 10+ years in systems analysis or IT/business support
  • Broad expertise in specialization and understanding of related fields
  • Expert understanding of systems analysis and project management methodologies
  • Recognized effective communicator with cross-functional influence
  • Expert knowledge of business processes and improvement frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Define strategic direction for systems analysis to align with organizational goals
  • Create workflow diagrams and standardize technical documentation
  • Champion user-centered design and set automation strategies
  • Influence project planning and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets
  • Drive user acceptance testing standards and document strategies
  • Foster a learning culture that aligns technology with business objectives
  • Mentor junior professionals on innovative techniques and methods

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Involvement in enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Access to advanced tools and methodologies in systems analysis
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsible for evaluating business needs and designing technology-based solutions that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. This role acts as liaisons between business stakeholders and IT teams, translating requirements into functional specifications and supporting the development, testing, and implementation of automated systems. At the senior expert level, the analyst provides strategic direction for systems analysis across the organization. This role leads enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, influences executive decision-making, and develops frameworks and governance for system design and implementation. The analyst mentors senior professionals, drives innovation, and ensures alignment between technology strategy and business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Define strategic system analysis direction to support organizational goals.
  • Exceptional in creating workflow diagrams and defining technical documentation standards.
  • Set automation strategy and champion user-centered design for system analysis.
  • Influence project portfolio planning and ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
  • Drive enterprise user acceptance testing standards and define system documentation strategy.
  • Influence learning culture and align technology with business strategy.
  • Mentor and guide lower level professionals on new and innovative techniques and strategies.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with advanced knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques in program development
  • 10+ years of experience in systems analysis or IT/business support.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply structured programming, design, and analysis techniques
  • Advanced organizational, planning, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • Advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Experience in eliciting, documenting and refining requirements (business/technical)
  • Experience with agile application lifecycle management tools (Azure Dev Ops, Jira, etc) and building features/dashboards
  • Experience with Salesforce CRM preferably in the commercial or small business lending spaces
  • Experience setting system analysis guidelines and testing standards in alignment with team strategy.
  • Broad expertise in specialization and complete understanding of related disciplines.
  • Expert understanding of systems analysis and project management methodologies.
  • Expert analytical and problem-solving abilities and drives innovation.
  • Recognized effective communicator and influential cross-functionally.
  • Expert knowledge of business processes and defines improvement framework.
  • Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, and make sound decisions
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Master's/advanced Degree or certifications preferred.

Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM
  • Working knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations, systems, and organizational objectives
  • High preference for hands-on experience with Ncino


Additional Information

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


Location:
  • 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
  • 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
  • 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

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.
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Founded
1933

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