[Hiring] IT Support Associate @Nava PBC

Role Description

The IT Support Associate plays an integral role in maintaining the essential information technology infrastructure of Nava. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, managing, and directing the technical onboarding of new hires and offboarding of departing employees, as well as making determinations to support existing employees' software license management, hardware issues, and audio-visual needs. Lastly, they will be responsible for large-scale asset and device management, in addition to collaborating with the IT Manager in emergency response incidents like lost hardware or account breaches.

All work will be done in support of Nava’s values: Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Think Long-Term, Build Together, Inclusion is Essential, and Progress Takes Work.

What you'll do

• IT End User Full Lifecycle Management
  • Responsible for planning, managing, and directing all aspects of equipment and software onboarding of new hires at all levels (e.g., account creation, hardware delivery, information security training, etc).
  • Independently evaluates employee capabilities and needs with respect to training, researches, and provides direct training and support to employees who are unfamiliar with our core tools, core infrastructure, and hardware.
  • Manages all aspects of technical offboarding (e.g., account deletion, suspension, data transfer, release or return of Nava equipment) for departing employees.
  • Researches and recommends technical and non-technical solutions for IT challenges.
  • Interfaces directly with external vendors on an as-needed basis to evaluate and support the purchase of tools or licenses for tools.
  • Acts as the designated backup to the IT Director on necessary tasks (e.g., vendor management, strategic planning and discussion, etc.) when the IT Director is unavailable.
  • Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion especially decisions directly impacting the global operations of the company.
  • Evaluates and makes determinations in order to grant software licenses to new and existing employees.
  • Maintains existing licenses and coordinates with Finance to procure and process invoices for software licenses.
  • Evaluates and recommends actions for end user problems with hardware and software licenses.
• Device and Asset Management
  • Procures new computers and other hardware for new employees, as well as longer-term employees whose hardware has issues.
  • Researches and recommends actions to address end user issues with hardware as they arise.
  • Ensures an appropriate inventory of computers, A/V equipment, and other devices that belong to Nava.
  • Coordinates with vendors to assist with malfunctioning devices.
  • Takes necessary action to wipe and assess returned devices when returned by users.
• A/V Support
  • Provides onsite A/V support for Nava events.
  • Supports the A/V needs for teams as they conduct virtual and in-person events that can involve Nava employees or the general public.
  • Evaluates and troubleshoots A/V matters.
• Emergency Response Management
  • Review, evaluate, and make recommendations in connection with information technology emergency matters.
  • Working with the IT Director to quickly and thoroughly respond to emergencies such as lost hardware or security breaches.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in IT support or tech-forward customer service support.
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, curious, and positive mindset.
• Experience with organizational software administration (G Suite).
• Experience managing basic IT, e.g. A/V setup and configuration.
• Highly organized, resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously within a distributed team while soliciting feedback when necessary.
• Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short term vs. long term benefits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience administering software for distributed 650+ person team.
• Beginner's knowledge of security practices and administration of security software (SentinelOne / Carbon Black).
• Ability to build and form strong relationships both internally and externally.

Compensation

$69,600 — $78,300 USD

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.

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 UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program.
• 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.

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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.