Photo: Since moving to Frederick County in 2004, Navy Federal Credit Union has expanded multiple times into a campus setting.

Get to Know Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union that serves Department of Defense employees, military personnel, Veterans, and their families. In a credit union, members are owners, not just customers. And at Navy Federal, each of its members has a vote and a voice. As a not-for-profit institution, any surplus funds are returned to members in the form of dividends, reduced interest rates on loans, and in continual improvements to member-facing products and services.  
 
Founded during the Great Depression by seven Navy Department employees, Navy Federal Credit Union has grown into an institution that today serves more than 13 million members in every corner of the globe. Its global workforce consists of more than 24,000 employees spread across campuses in Winchester, VA; Vienna, VA; Pensacola, FL; and at more than 350 branches worldwide. 

Photo: Team members at one of Navy Federal's many community events organized for employees and their families.

Working for Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal is an employee-powered, mission-driven organization. While its members are the mission, Navy Federal’s teams are its heartbeat—fiercely appreciated and thoroughly cared for. Navy Federal’s Winchester campus, specifically, offers a wide variety of career opportunities, from early entry-level to executive. 

"I’ve told people that I’ve discovered Winchester’s best-kept employment secret: Navy Federal. This company truly cares about the well-being of its employees and is constantly working to be the best employer out there." Jenny Baker, Communications Strategist II, a 2-year team member at the credit union

In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, Navy Federal’s first-in-class benefits include other unique advantages—like free, on-site physical therapy services, a pension plan, and adoption assistance. 

"From hybrid work schedules, incredible benefits, and learning and development opportunities, to amazing on-campus amenities like gyms, cafes, a wellness center, a beautiful walking trail and, of course, awesome coworkers, I’ve been recruiting my friends and family to work here," Jenny added.

Other perks for both full- and part-time employees include:  

• 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous paid vacation 
• Paid maternity and paternity leave 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Learning and development opportunities through Navy Federal University 
• Healthy pregnancy program and lactation rooms  
• Paid volunteer leave 
• Life insurance 
• Other paid leave for specific types of military and jury duty 
• Telemedicine support, wellness, and fitness centers 
• Discounts on childcare, restaurants, movies, and concerts 
• Fun events for employees and families  

"I love NFCU’s atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion. Employees are able to be ourselves in an environment that fosters safety and openness. We do not need to fit a particular mold to feel welcome. It’s such a warm, safe workplace, and I feel free to be myself without explanation." Bridget Hynes, Mortgage Loan Officer II, a 4-year Navy Federal employee

Photo: Navy Federal team members enjoy an outing in Old Town Winchester.

Valued Frederick County Partnership

Navy Federal began its relationship with Frederick County in 2004 after purchasing a 50,000-square-foot building a few miles east of downtown Winchester. Although originally envisioned as a disaster recovery location for its headquarters in Vienna, Navy Federal soon changed its plans and instead designated the location as a new, enterprise-wide operations center. The facility opened in September of 2006 with just 60 full-time employees. 

Eighteen years later, Winchester’s Navy Federal presence has expanded across three state-of-the-art buildings that support more than 3,200 employees in 400,000 square feet of office space. Throughout the 61-acre campus, employees have access to a full-service cafeteria, sandwich shop, wellness and fitness centers, a scenic walking trail, and a convenience store.    

Photo: Sammie the Sea Otter is a regular guest at employee and community events.

Giving back to the Community

One of Navy Federal’s core values is community, and its Winchester staff reliably embodies that principle. In addition to 8 hours of volunteer leave given to each Navy Federal employee annually, team members in Winchester have shown a consistent desire to serve their neighbors throughout the community, specifically through Navy Federal’s School Partnerships Program, Dollars for Doers, and through various food, clothing, and gift drives held throughout the year. 

In 2023, Winchester team members volunteered over 8,000 hours in the community and donated nearly $50,000 to local nonprofits and over $75,000 in toys, gift cards, clothing, and school supplies to local children.  

Join the Navy Federal Team

Business units represented at Navy Federal’s Winchester Campus include Business Analysts, Data Scientists, Mortgage Lending, Member Service Representatives, Information Technology, Security, Human Resources, Training, Facilities Maintenance, and more. If you are interested in working for Navy Federal Credit Union, you can find current job postings here.  

^{About Navy Federal Credit Union
Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving over 13 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. Dedicated to its mission of service, Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 24,000 and has a global network of 350 branches.}