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Nava Labs awarded grant to pilot tools powered by generative AI

This grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will enable Nava Labs to test and refine new tools with partner benefit agencies and navigators.

James Gordon joins Nava as first Executive Vice President of Growth

A seasoned government contracting executive, Gordon will oversee the advancement of mission-aligned growth strategies and investments.

Nava awarded contract on VA ART with Oddball, Inc.

We’ll help the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs improve tools for those who help Veterans and their families submit benefits claims.

National WIC Association receives USDA funding to modernize WIC Management Information Systems

This four-year cooperative agreement is part of larger effort to streamline and innovate WIC technology.

Nava and Focus win prime award supporting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) IT

The Focus-Nava Joint Venture will provide strategic advisory support as the IRS enhances its modern, customer-based IT operations.

Nava welcomes Sam Elmi as Director of People Services

As our new Director of People Services, Sam Elmi will focus on strong operations and services for Nava employees.

Nava wins OPM Customer Experience Modernization

We’ll partner with OPM to build best-in-class customer experiences for millions of federal employees.

Nava awarded prime contract on Maryland FAMLI

We’ll partner with Maryland to build and launch a new paid family and medical leave program that’s human-centered, flexible, and future-proof.

Hannah Kane joins Nava as new Chief of Staff

A seasoned civic tech professional, Kane will drive strategic company-wide initiatives.

Nava wins prime contract to help CDC build data-informed pandemic-readiness

We’ll partner with CDC to optimize ReportStream, a data pipeline that helps public health agencies make decisions about the public’s well-being.

Aquia-Nava joint venture wins prime position on VA’s SPRUCE IDIQ

This contract vehicle enables our joint venture to bid on task orders to improve digital experiences for Veterans and VA staff.

Nava and Aquia-Nava joint venture win prime awards on USDA DISC STRATUS Cloud BOA

The 10-year BOA sources vendors with deep expertise in cloud integration and development.

Nava wins prime award supporting Massachusetts’ IT projects

We will join a pool of vendors helping Massachusetts on a variety of projects aimed at improving experiences for the state’s constituents.

Nava awarded prime contract to scale Grants.gov modernization

We’ll help HHS scale its modernization of Grants.gov with incremental delivery, API-first architecture, and human-centered design.

Nava selected as finalist for Robin Hood AI Poverty Challenge award

We’ll use the funding to pilot an AI-enabled chatbot that may help benefit navigators like caseworkers connect families with critical public services.

Nava wins prime award on HHS SWIFT BPA

We will help the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) deliver excellent customer experience through technology modernization projects.

Nava and Corbalt awarded CMS SPOC as CTA teammates

We’ll partner with CMS and Corbalt to provide platform and engineering expertise to help CMS support over 80 million beneficiaries.

Nava Public Benefit Corporation and Nava United reach collective bargaining agreement

Nava and Nava United announce three-year collective bargaining agreement.

Nava supporting remote work from Missouri and Nevada

This move enables us to deliver on our mission by sourcing the best talent from across the U.S. and by ensuring a more diverse talent pool.

Nava's Delivery Organization appraised at CMMI maturity level 3

Our Delivery Organization's work and processes have received the highest form of third-party validation.

Nava and Benefits Data Trust partner to explore how AI can support public benefits navigators

Nava and BDT will explore how generative AI can support benefits navigators to quickly enroll people in government benefits programs.

Nava awarded prime contract to improve healthcare experiences for Medicare beneficiaries

We’ll partner with CMS to give Medicare beneficiaries and their healthcare partners the data they need to make informed decisions about their health.

Nava wins new work supporting executive order on customer experience

In partnership with CMS and USDS, we’ll improve data sharing practices to help those facing financial shock to get critical support.

Nava awarded SEC modernization contract

We’re supporting the SEC's modernization goals to become more resilient and adaptable by developing cloud-based infrastructure.

Nava partners with Georgetown University’s Better Government Lab

We're partnering with the Better Government Lab at Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy.

Nava awarded CMS Data Modernization contract

We’ll expand our work helping CMS build and operate scalable infrastructure for their Payment System Modernization.

Nava wins new work helping to modernize Grants.gov

Nava will support HHS to redesign Grants.gov, improving the accessibility and usability of the federal grantmaking experience.

Nava wins new work with OPM promoting benefits access and health equity

Nava will provide IT support for OPM's division of Healthcare and Insurance, helping federal employees access insurance and benefit programs.

Nava at the 2023 Code for America Summit

Join us as we host several exciting sessions and events at the 2023 Code for America Summit.

Nava to support OPM modernize human services for federal employees

Nava will work with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to modernize IT products, helping provide the federal workforce with human services.

Nava wins new work to make it easier for Veterans to apply for disability compensation

Alongside the prime contractor Agile Six, Nava will work with the VA to update the VA.gov disability application experience.

Nava awarded prime contract supporting CMS to improve healthcare with data

Nava will assist the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as they work to empower providers to deliver better care for millions of people.

Nava receives grant from Schmidt Futures for the Expanded Benefits Access Initiative

Schmidt Futures has announced Nava as a grantee of the Expanded Benefits Access Initiative to modernize the social safety net.

Nava awarded prime contract to enhance CDC’s pandemic-ready systems

PRIME ReportStream establishes a data pipeline to gather COVID-19 and monkeypox data from states and counties.

Nava awarded two new modernization contracts with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Nava brings nearly a decade of experience and insight working with CMS to help improve how millions of people choose and receive healthcare.

Building trust with Nava's new brand

Nava’s new look and feel

Unlocking technology for WIC with the state of Montana

Nava, with the support of Schmidt Futures and technical assistance from the WIC program in Montana, is unlocking modernization for Montana WIC.

Meet Members of Nava’s Gender Equity ERG

Gender Equity is Nava’s largest Employee Resource Group. Learn more about what gender equity and community mean to these members.

The hard work ahead

After four years of lies, bigotry, and injustice, we all need to rebuild trust in public institutions together.

Announcing the 2021 Nava apprenticeship program for engineers and designers

Nava’s apprenticeship program is a full-time, four-month program that provides on-the-job training, salary, and a path towards full-time employment.

Celebrating National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: Meet Juntos

For National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we are highlighting a few members of Juntos, Nava’s Hispanic/Latinx Employee Resource Group.

Nava PBC awarded contract to improve MyMedicare.gov

Nava’s been awarded a contract with CMS for the Medicare Authenticated Experience (MAX) to build a modern digital experience for beneficiaries.

Nava PBC launches apprenticeship for engineers starting civic tech careers

Our engineering apprenticeship is a full-time, 4-month program providing on-the-job training, salary, and a clear path towards full-time employment.

Nava wins new contracts with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Nava is thrilled to share that we won two new contracts with the CMS to support their goal to improve the quality of care in our healthcare system.

Nava PBC welcomes first cohort of engineering apprentices

After receiving more than 350 applications from people all over the country, we are thrilled to welcome our first cohort of engineering apprentices.

Now more than ever

As a non-partisan, independent public benefit corporation, and also as private citizens, we feel it is important to state what our work means for us.