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Intern roles are one of the most OPT-accessible job types in the U.S. Most internships align naturally with a degree field, satisfying the direct relationship requirement USCIS expects. Your OPT work must be at least 20 hours per week, paid or unpaid, with a start date that matches your authorized period.
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The Cloud Core Foundation team acts as key enablers for the Cloud Native Core Banking (CNCB) Initiative. We lead efforts by coordinating directly with vendors and CNCB workstreams, particularly focusing on vendor engagements for procurement processes. Our responsibilities include setting up foundational infrastructure frameworks and platforms, along with application configurations, to help ensure readiness for relevant workstreams to run their use cases and meet business objectives.
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
- Provide support to assigned department; may work on small projects or portions of larger projects
- Support business strategy and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization
- Assist and collaborate with various levels of staff to accomplish tasks/assignments
- Perform research and analysis; may include quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
- Maintain professionalism in all interactions, placing member service as priority
- Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational support
- Provide support in functional areas of the credit union
- May provide direct member service in high volume situations
- Process and update data in automated systems; may generate and analyze reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college/university
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Effective research, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions
- Ability to adapt to new technologies
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
- Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Desired Qualifications
- Communication with impact and be committed to self-development
- Experience and exposure to Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) REST Application Programming Interface (APIs)
- Experience with PostMan collection to make API calls
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 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.
Overview
The Cloud Core Foundation team acts as key enablers for the Cloud Native Core Banking (CNCB) Initiative. We lead efforts by coordinating directly with vendors and CNCB workstreams, particularly focusing on vendor engagements for procurement processes. Our responsibilities include setting up foundational infrastructure frameworks and platforms, along with application configurations, to help ensure readiness for relevant workstreams to run their use cases and meet business objectives.
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
- Provide support to assigned department; may work on small projects or portions of larger projects
- Support business strategy and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization
- Assist and collaborate with various levels of staff to accomplish tasks/assignments
- Perform research and analysis; may include quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
- Maintain professionalism in all interactions, placing member service as priority
- Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational support
- Provide support in functional areas of the credit union
- May provide direct member service in high volume situations
- Process and update data in automated systems; may generate and analyze reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college/university
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Effective research, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions
- Ability to adapt to new technologies
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
- Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Desired Qualifications
- Communication with impact and be committed to self-development
- Experience and exposure to Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) REST Application Programming Interface (APIs)
- Experience with PostMan collection to make API calls
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 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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Intern
Confirm the role qualifies for OPT before applying
Your internship must be directly related to your degree field. A computer science student working a marketing intern role may not meet USCIS's qualifying employment standard. Check the job description carefully before submitting your application.
Verify the 20-hour minimum before accepting an offer
USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week. Part-time internships under that threshold count as unemployment and erode your 90-day unemployment limit. Confirm weekly hours in writing before signing any offer.
Track your employment for your SEVIS record
You must report your internship employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting. Keep the company name, address, supervisor contact, and start date ready. Gaps or late reporting can jeopardize your OPT status and future visa eligibility.
Apply well before your OPT start date
Internship cycles move quickly, especially for summer roles. Start applying two to three months before your OPT authorization begins so you have an offer lined up when your EAD arrives. Late applications risk missing entire hiring windows.
Target employers with a history of hiring international students
Companies that have previously hired OPT students are far less likely to hesitate over authorization questions. Migrate Mate surfaces intern roles from employers already familiar with OPT, reducing friction at the offer stage.
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Can I work as an unpaid intern on OPT?
Yes, unpaid internships are allowed under OPT as long as the role is directly related to your degree field and meets at least 20 hours per week. However, unpaid roles still count toward your 90-day unemployment limit if they fall below 20 hours, so confirm the schedule before accepting.
Does my internship have to be in a specific industry to qualify for OPT?
The internship must be directly related to your degree field, but there is no restriction on industry. A mechanical engineering student can intern at a startup, a hospital, or a manufacturing firm, as long as the work itself uses the knowledge from their program. The field relationship matters, not the employer's sector.
What happens if my internship ends before my OPT period expires?
You have a 90-day unemployment limit across your entire OPT authorization period. If your internship ends early, that clock resumes immediately. You can accept another qualifying internship or full-time role to pause it. Use Migrate Mate to search for OPT-eligible intern roles if you need to find something quickly after a position ends.
Can I do multiple part-time internships at the same time on OPT?
Yes. You can work multiple part-time intern roles simultaneously, and the hours across all positions count together toward the 20-hour weekly minimum. Each employer must be reported to your DSO separately. Make sure each role is related to your degree field, since USCIS evaluates qualifying employment on a position-by-position basis.
Do internship employers need to file any paperwork for my OPT?
No. Unlike H-1B, OPT requires no petition, no filing fee, and no government paperwork from your employer. Your EAD card is your work authorization. The employer simply needs to verify your eligibility using Form I-9, accept your EAD as a valid work document, and confirm the start date aligns with your authorized period.
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