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Applied AI Engineer roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your background. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the hiring company serves as your host employer. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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The Credit Risk Strategy & Analysis team consists of analysts, modelers, and data scientists who develop analytical solutions and recommend strategies that support maximizing the net profitability of Lending portfolios while managing credit risk and serving members. This is done through the development of credit card line assignment and line increase strategies, pricing models for the consumer loan portfolio, and other analytical efforts.
The team is looking for a Data Scientist Summer Associate to participate in projects and efforts related to enhanced analytics tracking, model building, dashboarding, or automation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work includes but is not limited to:
- Providing independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and organizational data to support mission critical decision making for various areas of the organization.
- Creating descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models and insights to drive impact across the organization.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. 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 2027 or later.
Responsibilities
- Use modern technologies like Python, R, Scala, and Spark to analyze large data sets
- Provide insights and solutions to solve business problems
- Manage and analyze big data to build impactful data models
- Evaluate and improve model design and performance
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver solutions
- Transform data into useful formats for decision-making
- Create visualizations and dashboards to monitor trends
- Conduct model validations and assess performance
- Create reports to assist with business planning and strategy
- Lead initiatives to streamline or automate processes
- Develop and refine strategies for underwriting, pricing, and/or portfolio monitoring
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field
- Ability to understand complex business problems and define analytical solutions
- Coding experience with Python, R, Scala, or Spark as well as SQL
- Ability to manipulate raw data within visualization tools to create effective dashboards that communicate end-to-end data outcomes visually
- Proficiency in storytelling with data skills
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Familiarity using GitHub for documentation and code collaboration purposes
- Familiarity with Databricks
- Familiarity using Copilot or other AI agents to perform tasks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
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.
- FORTUNE100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 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
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited 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.
INTRODUCTION
The Credit Risk Strategy & Analysis team consists of analysts, modelers, and data scientists who develop analytical solutions and recommend strategies that support maximizing the net profitability of Lending portfolios while managing credit risk and serving members. This is done through the development of credit card line assignment and line increase strategies, pricing models for the consumer loan portfolio, and other analytical efforts.
The team is looking for a Data Scientist Summer Associate to participate in projects and efforts related to enhanced analytics tracking, model building, dashboarding, or automation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work includes but is not limited to:
- Providing independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and organizational data to support mission critical decision making for various areas of the organization.
- Creating descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models and insights to drive impact across the organization.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. 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 2027 or later.
Responsibilities
- Use modern technologies like Python, R, Scala, and Spark to analyze large data sets
- Provide insights and solutions to solve business problems
- Manage and analyze big data to build impactful data models
- Evaluate and improve model design and performance
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver solutions
- Transform data into useful formats for decision-making
- Create visualizations and dashboards to monitor trends
- Conduct model validations and assess performance
- Create reports to assist with business planning and strategy
- Lead initiatives to streamline or automate processes
- Develop and refine strategies for underwriting, pricing, and/or portfolio monitoring
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field
- Ability to understand complex business problems and define analytical solutions
- Coding experience with Python, R, Scala, or Spark as well as SQL
- Ability to manipulate raw data within visualization tools to create effective dashboards that communicate end-to-end data outcomes visually
- Proficiency in storytelling with data skills
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Familiarity using GitHub for documentation and code collaboration purposes
- Familiarity with Databricks
- Familiarity using Copilot or other AI agents to perform tasks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
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.
- FORTUNE100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 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
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Applied AI Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
J-1 visa Trainee and Research Scholar categories require documented evidence of your field-specific degree and professional background. Gather transcripts, a portfolio of AI projects, and employer reference letters before outreach, since host employers vet credentials independently of the designated sponsor.
Target host employers with established training plans
Applied AI Engineer J-1 placements require a formal Training Plan signed by both the host employer and designated sponsor. Prioritize companies that have hosted J-1 engineers before, as they already understand the DS-7002 training plan documentation their designated sponsor requires.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Applied AI Engineer positions at U.S. employers that have a history of hosting exchange visitors. Finding the right host employer is your first actionable step before any designated sponsor can issue your DS-2019.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Research Scholar and some Trainee placements in fields on the State Department's Skills List carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your country of origin and funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before signing an offer
Host employers are expected to compensate J-1 Trainees and Research Scholars at rates consistent with similarly situated U.S. workers. Cross-check the offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search or BLS data for your specific Applied AI Engineer role and geographic location.
Submit your DS-2019 application with sufficient lead time
Designated sponsors typically need four to eight weeks to process and issue a DS-2019 after receiving a complete application package from your host employer. Confirm the sponsor's processing timeline immediately after your offer is finalized so your program start date remains viable.
Applied AI Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Applied AI Engineer role?
It depends on your career stage. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you have completed your degree and have at least one year of relevant professional experience, the Trainee category is the standard fit. Research Scientists or faculty at academic or research institutions may qualify under the Research Scholar or Short-Term Scholar categories instead.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for an Applied AI Engineer?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 and oversee compliance. The company hiring you is the host employer. You must secure both: a host employer willing to support a J-1 placement and a designated sponsor willing to administer the program for your specific role.
How do I find U.S. employers that are open to hosting J-1 Applied AI Engineers?
Search Migrate Mate to identify Applied AI Engineer roles at U.S. companies with a history of hosting exchange visitors. Not every employer is familiar with the J-1 host employer process, so targeting companies that have done it before significantly reduces friction during the offer and DS-2019 application stages.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to AI engineering roles?
It can, depending on your country of nationality, your country of last permanent residence, and whether your program receives government funding. Some countries appear on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for computing and information technology fields, which triggers the requirement. Confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this requirement directly affects your future H-1B or immigrant visa options.
What is the DS-7002 Training Plan, and why does it matter for Applied AI Engineers?
The DS-7002 is a structured training plan required for J-1 Intern and Trainee categories. It must detail the specific skills, technologies, and competencies you will develop during your exchange, broken down by phase and duration. For Applied AI Engineer roles, this typically includes supervised work on machine learning pipelines, model deployment, or research projects. Both your host employer and designated sponsor must sign it before your DS-2019 is issued.