Nava is hiring a
Program Director in Worldwide

Summary

Nava is seeking a Program Director to lead the delivery and client engagement efforts on a portfolio of strategic contracts. The Program Directors at Nava oversee delivery outcomes and client relationships, direct large teams, and collaborate across projects and the organization. Opportunities include working in a mission-oriented environment, expanding into new programs or modifying existing contracts, and setting and upholding standards for delivery excellence.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience managing complex software delivery efforts in highly constrained environments
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Empathetic communicator and relationship builder with a collaborative and positive mindset
• An extremely adaptable problem solver who can deal with multi-dimensional challenges involving many organizations, processes, cultures, and technologies
• Highly organized and care deeply about building and growing a sustainable, culture-conscious business
• Ability to take a strategic approach to delivery planning and contract management over the medium-term and long-term
• Iterative approach to execution that emphasizes rapid team progress
• Ability to manage contract finances in coordination with the finance team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and client engagement efforts on a portfolio of strategic contracts
• Exceed expectations of government partners by cultivating strong, trusting relationships and maintaining high situational awareness at the agency level
• Engage clients on a continuing basis to ensure their needs are met or exceeded
• Instigate growth at scale by expanding into neighboring programs or modifying existing contracts
• Collaborate across projects and the organization to proactively anticipate and solve problems

Preferred Qualifications

• State experience running large portfolios
• Project management in a government context

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: We prioritize your well-being, offering highly competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous time off: Enjoy 20 days of accrued PTO, 12 paid federal holidays, 5 floating holidays, and unlimited sick leave
• Annual discretionary bonus: Paid annually to eligible employees
• Parental leave: Receive 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and weekly meal deliveries during your leave
• Employee wellness program: Access our comprehensive Employee Wellness Program
• Virtual doctor visits: Enjoy zero copay virtual doctor visits through UHC
• Fertility support: Benefit from fertility support and treatment options
• Sabbatical leave: We offer a sabbatical leave program
• 401k contributions: We match 4% of your salary in 401k contributions
• Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work arrangements to suit your needs
• Home office setup: Receive assistance with your home office setup and a monthly phone allowance
• Learning and development: Access our comprehensive learning and development program
• Tuition and Professional development budget: Receive a prorated annual tuition and professional development budget and a LinkedIn Learning license
• Equity stock options: Benefit from equity stock options
• Employee referral program: Participate in our employee referral program
• Commuter benefits: Enjoy commuter benefits
• Insurance coverage: Receive short and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and accidental death insurance