Product Strategist III – Education Lending, Student Loans

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Assist business unit management in shaping product direction and marketing strategy for Navy Federal's Education Lending portfolio, including private in-school loans and student loan refinance products .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $97,100 - $124,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of banking and financial industry trends, products, and services, with a strong ability to develop strategic plans and recommendations based on data analysis. Proven experience in leading large projects and initiatives while collaborating across organizational boundaries to enhance product offerings and customer experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Knowledge Of Banking Industry TrendsStrategic Planning And ExecutionProject ManagementData Analysis And Performance MeasurementEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementFinancial ForecastingCost AnalysisProcess ImprovementMarketing Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Innovative Problem-SolvingCollaboration Across FunctionsDiplomatic Interaction

Tools & Technologies

PCsSoftware Packages

Industry Keywords

Federal LawsIndustry RegulationsBusiness Unit ProductsCustomer ExperienceMarketing Campaign Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist business unit management in shaping product direction and marketing strategy for Navy Federal's Education Lending portfolio, including private in-school loans and student loan refinance products
Monitor and anticipate industry shifts and recommend actions to maintain competitive positioning
Evaluate the portfolio and identify opportunities to improve programs, products, and services
Plan, deploy, and measure product campaigns and marketing initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain advanced knowledge of other business units' functions, processes, and systems
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations on product offerings, pricing, customer experience, and marketing positioning
Compile, integrate, and summarize data and key performance indicators for marketing campaign strategies
Serve as subject matter expert on product functions and their relationships to other products and services
Identify improvement areas using performance measurements and develop process improvement plans
Build financial forecasts, cost analyses, and Front Office reports
Manage initiatives from inception through implementation
Resolve complex or unique problems and collaborate with partners on solutions
Lead project teams and participate in complex interdepartmental initiatives
Provide training to department staff and business partners
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced knowledge of products, services, processes, requirements, and systems related to the business unit
Advanced knowledge of banking/financial industry trends, products and services
Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
Knowledge of state and Federal laws, industry regulations, principles, practices, and company policies governing business-unit products/services
Ability to synthesize analyses, develop recommendations, and present results to solve unique and complex problems
Significant experience collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across functions
Significant experience leading large projects/initiatives with business risk and impact
Innovative problem-solving and decision-making skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact diplomatically with staff, management, vendors, and members
Proficiency using PCs and related software packages
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field, or combination of training, education, and experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Master's degree in Business, Finance, or related field, or combination of training, education, and experience (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks