1099 Program Manager (Scrum Master)

Nava PBC

7d•$60 - $70•Remote

About The Position

Nava is at the forefront of reimagining how our government serves its people, and we’re looking for a Program Manager to lead the delivery and client engagement efforts on a group of strategic contracts. At Nava, members of the Program leadership team are responsible for client trust and relationships, team clarity and health, staffing, contract management / profit & loss, and organic growth. Nava's Program Managers have 5+ years of experience overseeing delivery outcomes and client relationships for a set of small- to medium-sized projects to create positive delivery environments.

Requirements

Must have Scrum Master experience leading ceremonies
Must have experience with Custom Software or Cloud infrastructure programs/projects
Experience working with or for government agencies
Experience with growing agile development teams and the challenges of managing a project at scale
Ability to demonstrate experience leading projects with significant complexity, including managing milestones, dependencies, and integrations with significant risk, uncertainty or scale
Experience using agile frameworks like scrum, kanban, or SAFe and familiarity with agile development practices such as continuous integration and continuous delivery
Empathetic communicator and relationship builder – takes a service-oriented approach to supporting the program team and our clients
Adaptable problem solving and ability to deal with multi-dimensional challenges involving many organizations, processes, cultures, and technologies
Highly organized and cares deeply about building and growing a sustainable, culture-conscious business
A strategic approach to delivery planning and contract management over the medium-term and long-term
An iterative approach to execution that emphasizes rapid team progress.
Ability to maintain broader situational awareness beyond the immediate team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.

Nice To Haves

Program Management experience within a government space
Experience launching new production systems with high public visibility
Experience with long term, complex, and ambiguous IT modernization efforts.
Experience with using common project management tools like Jira and Confluence
Project management in a government context
Track record of introducing and expanding agile transformation and pursuing best practices in project management with clients and stakeholders
Experience managing projects that provide production operations and support alongside ongoing product/feature development

Responsibilities

Exceed the expectations of our government partners by cultivating strong, trusting relationships and maintaining high situational awareness at the agency level
Proactively detect risks and work collaboratively with the delivery team and program stakeholders to effectively resolve them (issues can span delivery, process, culture, expectation setting, staffing, contract milestones, finances)
Engage our clients on a continuing basis to ensure their needs are met or exceeded, understand their vision, collaboratively solve issues, and communicate our progress transparently
Maintain awareness of the broader project landscape and potential for new opportunities and risks and grow your portfolio accordingly with surge contract line item numbers (CLINs), option years, and negotiations with prime contractors.
Collaborate across projects and across the organization to proactively anticipate and solve problems across delivery
Support the creation of delivery environments built on mutual trust between government partners and our team
Scale efforts through a team of project managers and other functional delivery leads
Manage all the contracts and finances on within your portfolio in coordination with the finance team and coordinate necessary contract modifications
Set and uphold standards for delivery excellence and client service
Apply Nava's policies and guidance at the program level (E.g. utilization guidance)
Participate in developing on and delivering company objectives and key results

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