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Data Entry roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your education and career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. employer serves as the host site for structured, skills-based training.
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INTRODUCTION
The Fraud Data Engineering team, within the Fraud & Global Security Division, delivers reliable, scalable, and secure data solutions that power fraud detection, prevention, analytics, and decision-making across Navy Federal Credit Union. Our mission is to enable data-driven fraud strategies by providing high-quality data, modern data platforms, and engineering solutions that support Fraud Operations, Fraud Strategy & Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Data Science and Machine Learning models & Fraud Investigation teams.
The Summer Associate will provide analytical and technical support to the Fraud Data Engineering team by assisting with data integration, data quality, analytics, and platform modernization initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with large-scale fraud datasets, cloud technologies, and modern data engineering tools used to support critical fraud prevention and detection activities.
POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Potential Summer Associate projects may include:
- Assist in data readiness for AI use by supporting transformation, data quality, and accessibility efforts that enable AI and machine learning solutions.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Fraud Analysts, and business stakeholders on data-driven projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business partners to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
- Assist in creating business requirement documents, build STTMs, testing, and validating the fraud and security-related data.
- Enable real-time and batch data integration across enterprise systems and external fraud data providers.
- Support fraud business teams with timely, accurate, and actionable data solutions.
- Analyze data to identify quality issues, trends, and opportunities for improving operational efficiency.
- Document technical processes, data flows, and engineering solutions.
- Participate in Agile team activities, including planning sessions, standups, and project reviews.
- Contribute to the development of Databricks Notebooks, enhance UAT testing & data validation framework.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, Scala, Java, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with relational databases, data warehousing concepts, and data modeling.
- Basic understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data integration concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is preferred.
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Databricks, Spark, Kafka, or Hadoop is a plus.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and technical presentation skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours:
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location:
- 820 Follin Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180
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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.
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Align your training plan to data workflows
Before applying, map your existing data entry skills to a structured training objective. Trainee and Intern DS-2019 applications require a detailed plan showing measurable learning goals, not just task lists. Vague objectives like 'gain U.S. work experience' get rejected by designated sponsors.
Verify your program category eligibility early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, you qualify for Trainee. Misidentifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance and can void your host employer's offer letter.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers actively listing Data Entry roles that align with J-1 visa sponsorship. Filtering by role and structure saves time compared to cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the host-employer model.
Confirm the host employer understands their obligations
Your host employer must sign a training plan and agree to designated sponsor oversight and site visits. Many small businesses aren't aware of these requirements. Confirm this before accepting an offer, or you'll need to restart the placement process.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants from countries with exchange agreements, or those funded by government grants, must return home for two years before changing status. Review your DS-2019 and consular stamp carefully before planning any post-program immigration steps in the U.S.
Document your data proficiency for the sponsor review
Designated sponsors evaluate whether your background supports the proposed training. Prepare records showing software proficiency, typing speeds, database tools used, and any formal credentials. Generic resumes without role-specific documentation slow or stall sponsor approval of your DS-2019.
Data Entry J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Data Entry roles?
Current degree students use the Intern category, which is designed for experiential learning tied to their field of study. Recent graduates and early-career professionals within 12 months of graduation use the Trainee category. Both require a structured training plan signed by the host employer and approved by a State Department-designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Data Entry position?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It's a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your training plan, and ensures program compliance. Your U.S. employer is the host site. You need both: a host willing to employ you and a designated sponsor to administer the visa.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Data Entry trainee?
Many U.S. employers are unfamiliar with the host-employer model and won't advertise J-1 openings by default. Migrate Mate filters roles by visa compatibility, helping you identify Data Entry positions at employers already structured to work with J-1 participants, saving time and avoiding offers that fall through due to sponsor requirements.
Can I stay in the U.S. after my J-1 Data Entry program ends?
You get a 30-day grace period after your program end date to prepare for departure or pursue a status change. If your DS-2019 carries a two-year home residency requirement, you must return home before applying for most other U.S. visas or adjusting status. Check your DS-2019 and your consular stamp for the two-year rule notation before making plans.
Does my Data Entry training plan need to specify software or systems?
Yes. Designated sponsors require that training plans identify specific tools, platforms, and measurable outcomes, not just job duties. For Data Entry, this means naming the database software, spreadsheet systems, data management platforms, or quality-control processes you'll train on. Vague plans are a common reason sponsors delay or reject DS-2019 applications at the review stage.