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Technical Solutions Architect

Nava Public Benefit Corp
parental leave, sick time, 401(k), stock options, remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
Feb 24, 2025
About Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. Since 2013, federal, state, and local government agencies have trusted Nava to build transformative digital services to help people access public benefits. Meeting our mission is an opportunity to restore trust between people and public institutions. We focus on populations that are the least protected because the stakes are higher.
As a client services company, we work with government agencies to improve how people apply for benefits, navigate their health care, and more. We bill for our time, selling our expertise and problem-solving methodology to government clients. Our clients hire us to help improve their products and services so that their users and beneficiaries have a better customer experience.
These end-users-the humans who benefit from our work-are at the core of everything we do. We research beneficiaries' needs to help our government clients better deliver on their missions, providing everyone at Nava opportunities to do meaningful, impactful work.
Position Summary
The Technical Solutions Architect drives the solution development process during capture and proposal activities for new opportunities and recompetes. This position works closely with Client Solutions Managers, Proposal Managers, and delivery teams to design innovative, compliant, and competitive solutions for federal, state, and local RFPs, RFQs, and contract vehicles.This role requires strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills to translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling, and compliant proposal content. The Technical Solutions Architect ensures that Nava's solutions are aligned with customer needs, government compliance requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508), and industry best practices in human-centered design, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, among others.The Technical Solutions Architect embodies Nava's values: Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Think Long-Term, Build Together, Inclusion is Essential, and Progress Takes Work.

What you'll do
  • Lead the development of technical solutions for federal, state, and local RFPs, RFQs, and white papers.
  • Work closely with Client Solutions Managers, Proposal Managers, and Subject Matter Experts to craft solutions aligned with customer challenges, mission needs, and contract requirements.
  • Architect secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that integrate Nava's capabilities.
  • Ensure all solutions comply with government security, accessibility, and interoperability requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508).
  • Balance compliance, feasibility, and innovation to develop winning technical approaches.
  • Author and refine technical sections for proposals, including solution narratives, architecture diagrams, staffing approaches, and cost justifications.
  • Develop technical white papers, concept papers, and capability statements to support capture efforts.
  • Leverage AI/LLMs and automation tools to streamline technical writing while ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Participate in color team reviews to refine solution approaches and strengthen proposal responses.
  • In collaboration with Technical Writer(s), maintain a repository of reusable technical content to improve future proposal efficiency.
  • Collaborate with business development and delivery teams to shape Nava's go-to-market strategy and identify emerging technical needs in the government IT space.
  • When appropriate, engage with government clients, partners, and subcontractors to align solutions with contract objectives and teaming arrangements.
  • Represent Nava's technical capabilities in pre-solicitation engagements, industry days, and client meetings.
  • Support oral presentations and solution demonstrations for competitive procurements.
  • Stay up to date on emerging technologies, AI advancements, cybersecurity best practices, and government IT trends.
  • Evaluate new tools and methodologies to enhance solutioning efficiency, compliance, and innovation.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and help refine Nava's technical solutioning playbook.
Required skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in IT architecture, digital services, or technical solutioning, with at least 3+ years supporting proposals or capture efforts for government contracts (federal, state, or local).
  • Deep understanding of government procurement processes, including federal/state/local RFPs, RFQs, and contract vehicles (GSA, IDIQs, BPAs).
  • Strong technical writing skills, with experience developing proposal content that translates complex IT concepts into compelling, compliant narratives.
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508, and other government security/compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to balance compliance, feasibility, and innovation in solution design.
  • Experience engaging with government stakeholders, proposal teams, and partners/subcontractors to refine technical solutions.
Desired skills
  • Expertise in cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and AI-powered automation.
  • Familiarity with human-centered design, open-source technologies, modular contracting principles.
  • Certifications in AWS, Azure, or relevant security frameworks (CISSP, CISM, FedRAMP).
  • Prior experience in technical writing, AI-enhanced solutioning, and automation tools.
Other requirements
All roles at Nava require the following:
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet any other requirements for government contracts for which they are hired.
* Candidates offered a job at Nava must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. Please be aware that most of our positions require U.S. citizenship or a green card.
* May be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
Perks working with Nava
* Competitive benefits: We prioritize your well-being, offering highly competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
* Generous time off: Enjoy 20 days of accrued PTO, 12 paid federal holidays, 5 prorated floating holidays, and unlimited sick leave.
* Annual discretionary bonus: Paid annually to eligible employees. When Nava does well, you do well.
* Parental leave: Receive 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and weekly meal deliveries during your leave.
* Employee wellness program: Access our comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.
* Virtual doctor visits: Enjoy zero copay virtual doctor visits through UHC.
* Fertility support: Benefit from fertility support and treatment options.
* Sabbatical leave: We offer a sabbatical leave program.
* 401k contributions: We match 4% of your salary in 401k contributions.
* Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work arrangements to suit your needs.
* Home office setup: Receive assistance with your home office setup and a monthly phone allowance.
* Utilities reimbursement: Get a monthly partial reimbursement for utilities (where applicable).
* Learning and development: Access our comprehensive learning and development program.
* Tuition and Professional development budget: Receive a prorated annual tuition and professional development budget and a LinkedIn Learning license.
* Equity stock options: Benefit from equity stock options.
* Employee referral program: Participate in our employee referral program.
* Commuter benefits: Enjoy commuter benefits.
* Insurance coverage: Receive short and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and accidental death insurance.
* Inclusive culture: Join our diverse, inclusive, highly collaborative, and vibrant culture that supports remote work.
Location
We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, 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.
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Nava PBC equal opportunity employer that is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion not only reflects our values as a public benefit corporation but also enriches our ability to do our work. Learn more about where we are today and hope to be by 2025.
Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.
We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.
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