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Lead delivery and client engagement for strategic government contracts, managing project portfolios and financial performance. | 10+ years managing large-scale custom software or cloud projects in state government with Agile proficiency and strong communication skills. | About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. Position summary Nava is at the forefront of reimagining how our government serves its people, and we’re looking for a Program Manager to lead the delivery and client engagement efforts on a group of strategic contracts. At Nava, members of the Program leadership team are responsible for client trust and relationships, team clarity and health, staffing, contract management / profit & loss, and organic growth. Details are in the What You'll Do section below. Nava's Program Managers have 10+ years of experience overseeing delivery outcomes and client relationships for a set of large-sized projects to create positive delivery environments. What you'll do Exceed the expectations of our government partners by cultivating strong, trusting relationships and maintaining high situational awareness at the agency level Proactively detect risks and work collaboratively with the delivery team and program stakeholders to effectively resolve them (issues can span delivery, process, culture, expectation setting, staffing, contract milestones, finances) Engage our clients on a continuing basis to ensure their needs are met or exceeded, understand their vision, collaboratively solve issues, and communicate our progress transparently Maintain awareness of the broader project landscape and potential for new opportunities and risks and grow your program accordingly with surge contract line item numbers (CLINs), option years, and negotiations with subcontractors. Collaborate across projects and across the organization to proactively anticipate and solve problems across delivery Support the creation of delivery environments built on mutual trust between government partners and our team Scale efforts through a team of project managers and other functional delivery leads Manage all the contracts and finances on within your portfolio in coordination with the finance team and coordinate necessary contract modifications Set and uphold standards for delivery excellence and client service Apply Nava's policies and guidance at the program level (E.g. utilization guidance) Participate in developing on and delivering company objectives and key results Required skills Must have experience with Custom Software or Cloud infrastructure programs/projects Experience working with or for state government agencies, with solid understanding of government contracting, compliance, and importance of audit trails Experience with leading and growing agile development teams and the challenges of managing a project at scale, whether you inherited that team or built it from scratch Ability to demonstrate experience leading large-scale projects with significant complexity, including managing milestones, dependencies, and integrations with significant risk, uncertainty or scale Experience using agile frameworks like scrum, kanban, or SAFe and familiarity with agile development practices such as continuous integration and continuous delivery You are an empathetic communicator and relationship builder – you take a service-oriented approach to supporting the program team and our clients Adaptable problem solving and ability to deal with multi-dimensional challenges involving many organizations, processes, cultures, and technologies You are highly organized and care deeply about building and growing a sustainable, culture-conscious business A strategic approach to delivery planning and contract management over the medium-term and long-term An iterative approach to execution that emphasizes rapid team progress Ability to maintain broader situational awareness beyond the immediate team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desired skills Previous experience in managing Paid Family Leave Benefits Programs, either in-house or as a vendor Experience working closely with or inside state government (or local government of major cities like NYC, LA, Chicago, or Houston) Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, agile technology teams of 50+ staff Experience launching new production systems with high public visibility Experience with long term, complex, and ambiguous IT modernization efforts Experience with using common project management tools like Jira and Confluence Track record of introducing and expanding agile transformation and pursuing best practices in project management with clients and stakeholders Experience managing projects that provide production operations and support alongside ongoing product/feature development Compensation $157,500—$177,300 USD Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Perks working with Nava Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.
Manage automated provisioning and lifecycle of Azure infrastructure ensuring secure, reliable systems. | Proven Azure cloud expertise in regulated environments with strong leadership and compliance experience. | About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle. Position summary The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for managing various systems and platforms using tools such as Visual Studio Code, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and GitOps. This role is focused on support, administration, maintenance, of a planned production platform supporting multiple systems that will leverage the platform. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer works on a small team to assist our clients in becoming leading agencies in leveraging modern cloud technology. These responsibilities support Nava’s culture and mission: Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Think Long-Term, Build Together, Inclusion is Essential and Progress Takes Work. What you'll do Establish and manage a code-first platform, automated provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure and platforms. Assess and/or build the existing Azure environment, infrastructure dependencies, and modernization requirements to inform the target architecture Act as a trusted advisor or a key personnel, in a client-facing role, responsible for driving and executing decisions on architecture design and build for IT infrastructure and platforms in partnership with the client. Design the Azure tenant structure, including management groups, subscriptions, landing zones, networking, and resource organization Define cloud architecture standards, naming conventions, tagging strategies,etc. and document them in architecture decision records (ADRs) Advise on identity and access management, including Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, and least-privilege access models Develop secure networking and connectivity patterns between Azure, on-premises systems, federal partners, and external integrations Adhere to and/or Define Infrastructure-as-Code standards, reusable modules, repository structure, and CI/CD workflows for development teams Produce architecture documentation, operational guidance, governance artifacts, and platform runbooks to support long-term maintainability Required skills Proven experience as Azure Cloud expert, including Azure Landing Zones, Management Groups, and subscription design, for large-scale government or regulated environments Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms in an enterprise environment Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, CI/CD automation and GitOps. Must have experience scripting with tools such as Python, Powershell, Bash Experience designing identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Conditional Access Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, NIST, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes Experience supporting the Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes is desired Experience establishing cloud governance standards, including resource organization, naming conventions, tagging strategies, policy guardrails, and cost management practices Proficient with DevSecOps practices, automated deployment pipelines, infrastructure monitoring, and operational observability, including SIEM integration. Experience developing architecture documentation, Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), technical standards, and operational runbooks Experience collaborating with government stakeholders, infrastructure teams, security teams, and multiple vendors to define cloud architecture and implementation strategies Experience in designing highly available platforms and build the desired Disaster recovery posture Experience working in an agile delivery team Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with experience coaching and mentoring other engineers Ability and desire to grow Nava’s Azure community of practice by driving organization-level standards and growth Compensation $135,900—$153,000 USD Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Perks working with Nava Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.
Design, implement, and deliver scalable, secure cloud-native systems for government partners, modernizing legacy platforms and supporting production systems. | At least 5 years agile experience building large-scale cloud platforms using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS, authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship, residing in approved states. | About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle. Position summary You will work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for our government -- designing, implementing, and delivering services that millions of Americans depend on. You care deeply about working on technology that improves people’s lives, but don’t think technology is always the answer. You are passionate about building large-scale systems that are inclusive, well-designed, fast, scalable, and secure, and you'll help set high standards for our teams in terms of simplicity, empathy, and accessibility. The Software Engineer role will be responsible for developing end to end systems for one of Nava's major government partners. The objective is to modernize an existing legacy enterprise platform to enable users to have more access to the programs and services that they need. This individual will be involved in everything, from strategy and planning through to post-production testing and support. What you'll do Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software Collaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems Working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs Creating tools and processes to automate our development, testing, and production workflows Writing and reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews Participating in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed Required skills At least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale on Cloud platforms Experience designing and implementing production-grade, cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and containerized deployment patterns Experience with using relational databases, preferably Postgres, using JDBC and ORM mappers like Hibernate Experience with DevOps, preferably with Jenkins CI/CD Experience utilizing AWS cloud native services and data engineering Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate on working code Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long term benefits An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise Compensation $127,800—$135,900 USD Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Perks working with Nava Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.
Provide technical guidance, mentor team members, and collaborate to design and maintain reliable cloud-based systems. | 7+ years in complex service environments with 5+ years hands-on Node.js, proficiency in cloud platforms, accessibility standards, and technical documentation. | About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle. Position summary The Senior Software Engineer’s purpose is to improve overall engineering quality through documentation, technical guidance and mentoring, and applying best practices to the work. The incumbent leads significant migration efforts and routinely works with government stakeholders to get buy-in on technical initiatives. This role collaborates with the product team, government stakeholders, and other contractors to build new systems and make improvements to existing systems. These responsibilities support Nava’s culture and mission. What you'll do Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software Collaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems Working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs Creating tools and processes to automate our development, testing, and production workflows Writing and reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews Participating in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed Required skills At least 7 years of experience mapping and driving systemic improvements within complex service environments At least 7 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale web applications, with significant amounts done on Cloud Platforms (AWS preferred) At least 5 years of hands-on professional work experience building web applications, and systems, using modern JavaScript frameworks, especially with Node.js Understanding of web interface design best practices Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test semantic, accessible, Section 508 compliant web applications Familiarity with a JavaScript testing frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, or Mocha is required Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short term vs. long term benefits An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative and positive mindset Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise Compensation $135,900—$153,000 USD Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Perks working with Nava Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.
Design and modernize scalable data models and cloud-based data pipelines for public programs. | 6+ years software engineering experience with Python, SQL, ETL, AWS, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies. | About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle. This role is pending contract award. Position summary As a Software Engineer (Data) you’ll partner with government stakeholders and Nava’s engineering, design, and product teams to modernize data architectures and pipelines for critical public programs. You’ll design and implement scalable data models and databases, improve pipeline performance and security, and build systems that support the storage, processing, and analysis of large-scale data. You will support the data needs of multiple teams, systems, and products in addition to creating and optimizing our government partners' data architecture. What you'll do Work with cross-functional project teams to gather business requirements and translate to detailed technical specifications Work with Government partners to assist and develop data engineering applications and pipelines that will enable data services and processing capabilities, such as advanced analytics, AI/ML, and experimentation Design, develop, test, automate, and deploy data engineering solutions in a cloud platforms, such as AWS Participate in software design and code reviews Develop automated testing, monitoring and alerting, and CI/CD for production systems Required skills Minimum of 6 years of experience with professional software engineering practices using such tools and methodologies as Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development, CI/CD, and Source Code Management Experience with building ETL pipelines to ingest, process, and store data Prior experience with Python programming for both data processing and server-side use cases Experience with data cleaning, modeling, schema design while protecting sensitive data Proficient with building data integrations using both API and file-based protocols Proficient with relational databases and advanced SQL queries, particularly with Postgresql Experience with using data observability tools to maintain data infrastructure and data quality Proficient in refining high-level goals into high-impact, low-effort tasks and milestones based on human-centered design practices to prioritize options for stakeholders Desired skills Experience with Databricks and Snowflake Compensation $127,800—$135,900 USD Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Perks working with Nava Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.
Define vision and goals for digital products collaborating with cross-functional teams and government partners to deliver user-centric solutions. | Requires 5+ years product management experience, bachelor's degree, proven consumer web application delivery, and U.S. work authorization. | About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. Position type: Hourly, Full-time Contract type: 1099 Independent contractor Location: Remote (U.S.based) Contract duration: 6 months to start Hours/week: 20 hours weekly to start, potentially up to 40 hours weekly Position summary Nava is at the forefront of reimagining how our government serves its people, and we’re looking for a Product Manager to drive our vision forward. You'll help us execute our mission of reimagining the digital services our government provides. Working directly with government partners and across Nava’s engineering, design, and business teams, you’ll create experiences that improve the lives of millions of Americans. You care deeply about end users and are passionate about crafting simple and usable solutions. You'll work with government partners and cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and project managers to set direction, scope product features, remove obstacles and barriers, and assess the business impact on a government contract. You will be uniquely positioned and empowered to make a huge impact on Nava's mission to reimagine how our government serves its people. You think holistically and take pride in working through highly ambiguous situations to deliver value to users. You have a strong bias towards action when faced with incomplete information and communicate transparently to build consensus internally and externally. What you'll do Define the vision, goals, and measures of success for the products and services you manage Work with designers, business analysts, and technical leads to discover and synthesize market research, user needs, business requirements, and technical approaches Define the direction, scope, and priority of projects, from high-level initiatives to specific features, user stories, and business metrics Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and ship projects Proactively socialize, iterate on, and build buy-in for product initiatives with the team, government partners, and other contractors Collaborate with the project management team to prioritize roadmaps and inbound units of work Represent Nava’s outcome-centric and user-centric approach in discovery meetings with agencies and contractors Understand and communicate the needs of end users and population segments we serve and government partners we work with Measure product progress toward business goals or user needs and translate data insights into action Make tactical decisions to improve the design, define requirements, and generate stakeholder buy-in for our desired path forward Required skills At least five (5) years of experience as a Product Manager of a cross-functional team Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience running and/or shipping consumer web applications Ability to generate very strong product plans and build buy-in across the team, our government partners, and other contractors Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical, user experience, and project management trade-offs; enthusiastic communicator Strong bias towards action; ability to step up into team gaps and ambiguous situations to structure the team’s action plan Ability to execute with incomplete information; great product instincts and an ability to create order from divergent needs Ability to define a product objective and logically reverse engineer the path and communications to achieve the objective Ability to identify market trends and shifts that will affect product direction and update plans based on future expectations An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset Please note: Consultants/Contractors are not eligible for Nava benefits unless hired in a full time capacity. Compensation $85—$90 USD Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Perks working with Nava Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.
Lead a small team to design and implement scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines for government partners. | 7+ years agile team experience, 3+ years leading engineering teams, proficiency in Python or Ruby, and experience with big data technologies like Spark and Databricks on AWS. | About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle. Position summary You will work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for our government -- designing, implementing, and delivering services that millions of Americans depend on. You care deeply about working on technology that improves people’s lives, but don’t think technology is always the answer. You are passionate about building large-scale systems that are inclusive, well-designed, fast, scalable, and secure, and you'll help set high standards for our teams in terms of simplicity, empathy, and accessibility. The Senior Software Engineer (Data) role will be responsible for developing end to end systems for one of Nava's major government partners. This individual will be involved in everything, from strategy, and planning through to post production testing, and support. What you'll do Lead a team of 2-3 engineers Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software Working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs Design and develop scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines Implement large-scale data ecosystems within cloud-based platforms that include data management and data governance of structured and unstructured data Implement data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency Work with cross-functional project teams to gather business requirements and translate to detailed technical specifications Work with Government partners to assist and develop data engineering applications and pipelines that will enable data services and processing capabilities Participate in software design and code reviews Maintain security and privacy standards in all aspects of the data pipeline Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed Required skills At least 7 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale on Cloud platforms At least 3 years of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams At least 3 years of experience building data services on AWS Experience building large scale data services Experience with big data technologies such Apache Spark, AWS Glue, AWS Athena, Databricks, AWS Redshift, AWS S3 and AWS RDS Proficient writing applications and APIs in Python or Ruby Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short term vs. long term benefits An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative and positive mindset Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise Desired skills Client management experience Experience with Databricks and/or Power BI Compensation $153,000—$171,000 USD Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract Perks working with Nava Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers) Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.
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