Staffing Partner

Navapbc; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) match

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Nava is seeking a proactive Staffing Partner to support our day-to-day staffing operations and connect our people with the right projects. You will manage demand, supply, and external hiring to keep staffing aligned with program needs in a fast-moving government-services context.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in Jira, Workday, and Greenhouse. We offer remote-friendly work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Staffing, resource management, or recruiting experience in a boutique consulting firm.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions with good judgment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with data, dashboards, and systems such as Jira, Workday and Greenhouse.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staffing demand and internal resource supply, including roll-offs, cliffs, Bench, Leave returns and new staffing requests.
• Identify clear-fit internal staffing opportunities based on skills, experience, availability, and project needs.
• Coordinate internal transitions, onboarding, backfills, and project changes with employees and Program Managers.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition when internal resources are not available and help coordinate external hiring pipelines.
• Maintain accurate staffing information across Jira, Workday, and staffing dashboards.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to keep staffing decisions moving forward.
• Identify staffing risks early and elevate exceptions or decisions requiring leadership input.

Skills

Staffing experience

Resource management

Recruiting

Project operations

Organizational skills

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Jira

Workday

Greenhouse

Job description

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault‑tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem‑solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human‑centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Position summary

We’re looking for a proactive, highly organized Staffing Partner to support Nava’s day‑to‑day staffing operations. This person will play a central role in connecting our people, projects, and staffing needs—making sure we have the right people in the right roles at the right time. This role will connect staffing demand with internal resource supply, coordinate external hiring when needed, and keep staffing processes and data moving accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment where priorities change, information may be incomplete, and success depends on proactively identifying what needs to happen next.

What you'll do

• Monitor staffing demand and internal resource supply, including upcoming roll‑offs, staffing cliffs, Bench, Leave returns, and new staffing requests
• Identify clear‑fit internal staffing opportunities based on skills, experience, availability, and project needs
• Coordinate internal transitions, onboarding, backfills, and project changes with employees and Program Managers
• Partner with Talent Acquisition when internal resources are not available and help coordinate external hiring pipelines
• Maintain accurate staffing information across Jira, Workday, and staffing dashboards
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders (such as: Client Delivery, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Contracts, leadership, etc…) to keep staffing decisions and actions moving forward
• Identify staffing risks early and elevate exceptions or decisions that require leadership input

What We're Looking For

• Experience in staffing, resource management, workforce planning, recruiting, project/program operations, or a similar role, preferably at a boutique consulting firm
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment
• Strong judgment and ability to make informed decisions independently
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable working with data, dashboards, and operational systems such as Jira, Workday and Greenhouse
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Proactive problem‑solver who looks ahead, identifies gaps, and takes ownership of getting things done
• We are growing rapidly and processes are adapting at a fast pace to match. We’re looking for someone who navigates the change with ease and has a hands‑on approach to improving the process
• RMCP certification is nice‑to‑have

What Success Looks Like

• Staffing needs and available resources are proactively monitored and addressed
• Internal resources are considered before unnecessary external hiring
• Staffing cliffs, roll‑offs, Leave returns, and Bench needs are identified early
• Staffing information in Jira and Workday is accurate and up to date
• Routine staffing decisions move forward without unnecessary leadership involvement
• Stakeholders have clear visibility into staffing changes, risks, and next steps
• Builds strong relationships with business partners, especially on Client Delivery teams (Product, Engineering, Design, Program, Project Management, and Growth)

Compensation

$100,000 — $115,000 USD

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

• 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

Perks working with Nava

• 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

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.

Stay in touch

Please contact the recruiting team at [e-mail] if you would like to request any form of reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.