Global Mobility Analyst (Immigration Specialist)

Navy Federal Credit Union; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking an Immigration & Global Mobility Leader to drive the development, implementation, and administration of cross-border immigration programs. You will guide visa policy, sponsor processes and collaborate with Legal, Tax and Talent Acquisition to stay compliant and efficient.

The role focuses on managing PERM, I-140, green card workflows, and cost-effective mobility solutions while counseling executives on strategy and travel implications.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex international visa sponsorship and compliance.
• Ability to communicate with senior leaders and business teams.
• Experience with PERM, I-140, and Green Card processes.
• Experience managing vendor relationships for immigration, compliance and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for immigration laws related to employment and work visas.
• Collaborate with external counsel, relocation management, Talent Acquisition and Legal to ensure policy compliance.
• Lead PERM, I-140, and Green Card processes and provide data-driven insights.
• Explain lifecycle of sponsorships to stakeholders from hire to green card.
• Manage immigration cases for travel and sponsorship through to completion.
• Develop and implement sponsorship processes for visas, passports and work permits.
• Escalate issues requiring legal review and coordinate with Legal on RFEs.

Skills

Immigration law

Global mobility

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle HCM

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Lead the International Worker Program and execute the development, implementation and administration of the Immigration & Global Mobility initiatives across the organization. Ensure all applications for immigration and visas are completed accurately and timely. Identify and implement efficiencies and standardization, develop and execute project plans and initiatives, deliver international transactional services, and counsel associates and senior leaders on what visas are appropriate to authorize based on the purpose and length of travel. Responsible for conducting informational sessions with travelers and leaders prior to travel, supporting global mobility strategies and business objectives, create and administer immigration and global mobility policies and programs and remain current with all immigration law changes and their impact to NFCU.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for immigration laws related to employment and work visas, supporting organizational compliance with immigration laws and regulations in all countries with NFCU's entities
• Work with outside legal counsel, relocation management company, internal NFCU's leaders and associates, Talent Acquisition, NFCU's Travel, NFCU's Legal, and NFCU's Tax to provide immigration guidance, strategy and ensure compliance to NFCU's policies and immigration law
• Lead immigration team for all PERM initiations, I-140 petitions, Adjustment of Status and Green Card applications, as well as conducting data research to assist with strategic decisions within immigration and global mobility
• Understand the complete life cycle of a sponsored associate from hire to Green Card holder and articulate simply to stakeholders
• Manage immigration and global mobility cases for business travel and sponsorship from start to completion ensuring legal compliance, optimal processing timeliness and maximum efficiency
• Develop, coordinate and implement the sponsorship process for associates who need visas, green cards, passports, work permits, benefits, and assist with expatriate assignments
• Determine when a situation needs escalation and requires legal review, otherwise provide guidance to employees and management of situations. Work with Legal and outside counsel to manage escalation of issues and exceptions, to include audits and RFE's (request for evidence)
• Analyze and update processes to develop strong client relationships and improve support to foreign nationals, providing new and creative ways to link foreign nationals to the company. Utilize system support within Oracle HCM and ServiceNow to create seamless process flow
• Prepare and advise on cost management strategies and assignment cost projections by creating and maintaining a tracking mechanism of assignment details, benefits, costs and immigration and employment documents. Counsel finance partners and hiring managers on cost of sponsored associates
• Educate, counsel and communicate Immigration and Global Mobility practices within NFCU to facilitate compliance with employment practices by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Immigration and Global Mobility legislation, regulations, current practices, and trends. Act as lead for NFCU's strategy and immigration law updates
• Create training materials and train foreign nationals, managers/directors, HRBPs, talent acquisition and business leaders on Immigration & Global Mobility practices
• Train global mobility associates for administrative functions within immigration and determine when assistance is required

Qualifications

• Experience working in a company with a complex international visa and sponsorship
• Experience creating reports, communications, and presentations to all levels of management
• Experience with developing and implementing Expatriate Assignments
• Experience working with and managing vendor relationships for immigration, compliance, and reporting, etc.
• Demonstrates expert understanding of immigration law and best practices
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and application of effective screening and interview techniques
• Track record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to interface and influence across the organization
• Ability to effectively work in complex, sensitive, and ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Advanced skills in training and mentoring teammates.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills
• Expert skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
• Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
• Advanced skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Effective skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
• Effective skill speaking and/or presenting in front of groups in a professional setting
• Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
• Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, International Business, or related field; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in financial services and knowledge of bank processes and services is preferred
• Experience in recruitment efforts for a large scale, national or international company

Additional Information

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location:

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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 2026* Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026* Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025* 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care* Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026* Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers* Forbes 2026 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* 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award* Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates 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:

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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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