Director, Data and AI Activation

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Scale the activation function as enterprise investment in AI and data capabilities expands across business units .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise-level data and AI activation strategies, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, compliance, and the development of scalable frameworks. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive change readiness while aligning business-unit priorities with enterprise goals.

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Data And AI Strategy ExecutionEnterprise Transformation LeadershipStakeholder EngagementFinancial Services Industry KnowledgeChange Management

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Hard Skills

Data StrategyAI StrategyActivation Framework DevelopmentOperational Roadmap CreationGovernance PracticesEthical AI KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsConsultative ApproachesPerformance Measurement Frameworks

Soft Skills

MentorshipCoachingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

MBARelated Degree In Data ScienceRelated Degree In AIRelated Degree In Computer ScienceRelated Degree In Information TechnologyRelated Degree In Strategy

Industry Keywords

Banking Industry TrendsFinancial ServicesEnterprise ActivationDigital TransformationBusiness Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scale the activation function as enterprise investment in AI and data capabilities expands across business units
Own and have final decision authority over the enterprise business-unit activation plan across data and AI
Partner with data product, AI, and business teams to align activation priorities, adoption plans, and execution roadmaps
Serve as the primary alignment partner for business-unit activation and lead large-scale cross-business-unit activation efforts
Build and own repeatable activation frameworks, playbooks, and operating mechanisms
Enable business units to discover, understand, access, adopt, and apply enterprise Data and AI capabilities through training, guidance, support, and readiness approaches
Guide scalable activation of emerging Data and AI capabilities through consistent enterprise playbooks
Drive change readiness, engagement, communications, training, and adoption
Partner with governance, risk, security, and workforce readiness teams to integrate foundational requirements into activation approaches
Translate enterprise Data and AI Strategy priorities into business-unit action
Assess business readiness, identify adoption gaps, and translate feedback into activation priorities and playbook improvements
Lead and develop data activation and AI activation teams
Define and formalize activation progress measurement frameworks and metrics
Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development
Make staffing decisions and shape role design
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Navy Federal policies
Develop and maintain team-specific components of the Division Annual Financial Plan
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-15 years of relevant work experience
MBA and/or related degree or qualifications in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Information Technology, Strategy, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Significant experience leading activation, enterprise transformation, enablement, adoption, strategy execution, or related functions, including leading people managers
Extensive experience creating strategy for large-scale, cross-enterprise initiatives
Extensive experience leading work across digital transformation, data strategy, AI strategy, and activation
Extensive experience developing strategic, operational, and technology roadmaps
Extensive experience using consultative approaches to engage stakeholders, diagnose needs, and translate strategy into action
Advanced knowledge of data and AI governance practices, including Ethical AI
Expert ability to communicate data and AI concepts to executive, technical, and non-technical stakeholders
Extensive experience applying financial services, business operations, and technology trends to develop pragmatic solutions
Advanced knowledge of banking/financial industry trends, products, and services
Advanced ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple enterprise priorities
Expert ability to influence leaders and guide strategic thinking as a trusted advisor
Expert critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Expert ability to translate business needs into scalable data and AI activation priorities
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Monday-Friday availability, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Career experience in an energized, engaged, and committed culture
Professional development opportunities
Mentorship and coaching
No sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship