Nava · 17 hours ago
Legacy Modernization Policy Strategist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expNava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on enhancing government services. They are seeking a Policy Strategist to bridge policy and technology, translating complex regulations into actionable system logic while experimenting with AI tools to modernize legacy systems.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze statutes, regulations, policy manuals, and guidance governing public benefit programs
Use AI-assisted tools to extract policy requirements and convert them into structured business rules, specifications, and decision logic
Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of extracted rules, ensuring fidelity to legal requirements and policy intent
Document traceability between system logic and underlying policy sources
Partner closely with engineering and product teams to inform system architecture, calculation logic, and workflow design
Help teams distinguish between what is legally required, what reflects historical interpretation, and what is a discretionary or legacy artifact
Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, or safely modernize policy-driven processes without compromising compliance
Support testing and validation efforts by helping define representative scenarios, edge cases, and comparison criteria
Participate in rapid experimentation using AI tools to accelerate policy analysis, legacy system understanding, and rules extraction
Help design human-in-the-loop workflows that balance speed with accuracy, transparency, and accountability
Contribute to defining where AI can be reliably used in policy and modernization work — and where human judgment remains essential
Develop and refine reusable approaches for policy intake, rule extraction, documentation, and validation
Help create shared taxonomies, templates, and playbooks that enable teams to apply policy insights consistently across projects
Contribute to the evolution of Nava’s legacy modernization offerings by turning project learnings into scalable patterns
Participate in external conversations with government stakeholders to test assumptions, surface risks, and gather feedback
Help teams define what success looks like for modernization efforts, including speed, accuracy, clarity, and reduction of unnecessary complexity
Evaluate whether new approaches meaningfully improve outcomes for agencies, staff, and the people they serve
Make clear recommendations — not just analyses — to support timely decision-making in ambiguous environments
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in public policy, program implementation, policy analysis, or a related field — or a combination of relevant graduate-level education and experience
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and/or state statutes, regulations, or policy guidance in real-world contexts
Ability to translate complex policy into clear, actionable recommendations for non-policy audiences
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
Ability to document research processes, findings, and recommendations clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner
Preferred
Direct experience implementing government program policy and/or operational changes in the context of building technology solutions
Experience or familiarity working in agile project management environments and applying human-centered design principles
Experience working on government technology modernization, civic tech, or large-scale systems change
Experience or interest in rules-as-code, business rules engines, or policy-to-technology translation
Exposure to AI-assisted research, analysis, or documentation tools
Experience contributing to pilots, demos, proposals, or early-stage product development
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
Company
Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation that makes government services simple, effective, and accessible to all.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rohan Bhobe
CEO and Co-founder
Senongo Akpem
VP of Design
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