[Hiring] Policy Strategist @Nava PBC

Role Description

Nava is at the forefront of reimagining how our government serves its people, and we’re looking for a Policy Strategist to help us increase our impact within government. Policy Strategists at Nava help teams navigate complex policy environments by turning policy into decisions, tradeoffs, and actionable direction. We work across disciplines—including product, design, and engineering—to ensure systems are compliant, effective, and grounded in real-world policy and program operations.

For this position, you will support an integrated eligibility platform, with work spanning application intake, notices, eligibility decisions, and case management.

You bring experience analyzing Medicaid policy and can translate that analysis into practical recommendations. You can independently research federal and state requirements, explain what is required and where choices exist, and help colleagues decide how to proceed. You are comfortable identifying needed policy work and agreeing on priorities with a team that may not have worked with a policy strategist before.

You have the ability to develop research plans, and synthesize analyses into concrete recommendations that positively impact service experience outcomes. You stay up to date about technology, legislation, and policy trends, and care deeply about improving the way government programs operate.

Qualifications

• Skilled at interpreting policy and using the findings to improve program processes, operations, or technology
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable identifying policy questions, proposing an approach, and making progress when the work is not fully defined

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in policy analysis, or a combination of relevant graduate-level education and experience
• Hands-on experience independently researching and interpreting policy using statutes, regulations, or authoritative agency guidance, and applying that analysis to program or implementation decisions
• Strong ability to build and nurture relationships with both internal teams and external partners
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical and policy contexts
• Understanding of public programs, ideally at multiple levels of government
• Ability to document research processes, findings, and recommendations clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner

Desired Skills

• Experience with Medicaid eligibility and enrollment policy, such as applications, verification, renewals, eligibility decisions, notices, or appeals
• Experience with integrated eligibility systems or coordinating requirements across public benefit programs
• Experience working within agile delivery and human-centered design processes (sprint ceremonies, design reviews, user research)
• Experience working on government technology modernization, civic tech, or large-scale systems change
• Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, or related field
• Available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time

Other Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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