Apply a human-centered design mindset to challenges by relentlessly focusing on user needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, review, and build web services and experiences
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to invent, implement, and deploy new systems, technologies, and improvements to existing systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary Nava product teams and government staff to turn complex requirements into simple and accessible digital experiences
Develop prototypes and design systems for citizen-facing services and tools
Iterate on existing prototypes and applications to improve ease-of-use, interactivity, and responsiveness

Requirements

4+ years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium or large-scale web applications
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test semantic, accessible, Section 508-compliant web applications.
Demonstrable experience in JavaScript, CSS, and responsive design
Some experience with any front-end framework such as Angular, React, Backbone, or Ember
Tenacious ability to dive into problems and iterate in working code
A relentlessly curious mindset that is never satisfied with easy answers and able to quickly pick up new knowledge
Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users
Highly resourceful, reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short term vs. long term benefits in complex ecosystems
Ability to build and form strong collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners
Excellent communication skills

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 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

JavaScriptCSSresponsive designfront-end frameworkAngularReactBackboneEmbersemantic web applicationsSection 508 compliance

Soft Skills

human-centered designcollaborationproblem-solvingcuriositysystems thinkingresourcefulnessreliabilityorganizationdetail-orientedstrategic thinking