Remote Policy Strategist for Government Programs

Nava Public Benefit Corp.; Ohio; Remote; USD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Flexible work

Time off

Company holidays

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Wellness program

Remote-friendly setup

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Nava Public Benefit Corp. is seeking a Policy Strategist to advance policy translation across cross-functional teams, guiding the integrated eligibility platform from application intake to case management.

You will translate Medicaid policy analyses into actionable decisions and prioritize work with non-policy colleagues. You will independently research federal and state requirements, explain what is required, and help teams decide how to proceed, staying current on technology, legislation, and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in policy analysis, or a combination of relevant graduate-level education and experience
• Hands-on experience researching and interpreting policy using statutes, regulations, or authoritative agency guidance, and applying that analysis to program or implementation decisions
• Ability to document research processes, findings, and recommendations clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical and policy contexts
• Understanding of public programs, ideally at multiple levels of government

Responsibilities

• Policy Translation & Implementation: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate policy into system behavior, workflows, and user experiences
• Identify regulatory constraints, risks, and ambiguities — including edge cases, eligibility requirements, and business rules — and propose solutions that balance compliance, user experience, and delivery needs
• Create artifacts (e.g., policy briefs, decision frameworks, process flows) to support decision-making and prioritization
• Support testing and validation of policy implementation (e.g., scenario and edge case testing)
• Research, Strategy & Advocacy: Conduct landscape and cross-jurisdictional research to monitor evolving policies and translate them into implications for implementation, technology, and engagement opportunities
• Synthesize research into clear written and verbal communication for a range of audiences
• Build relationships with external partners to exchange implementation lessons, develop joint work, and create opportunities to share Nava’s policy expertise
• Contribute to advocacy strategy development and execution

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy research

Relationship building

Communication skills

Independent work

Public programs knowledge

Policy interpretation

Policy translation

Education

Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, or related field

Job description

Nava Public Benefit Corp. is seeking a Policy Strategist to advance policy translation across cross-functional teams, guiding the integrated eligibility platform from application intake to case management.

You will translate Medicaid policy analyses into actionable decisions and prioritize work with non-policy colleagues. You will independently research federal and state requirements, explain what is required, and help teams decide how to proceed, staying current on technology, legislation, and