Nava
Nava, founded in 2015, is a public benefit corporation dedicated to making government services simple, effective, and accessible. Nava partners with various government agencies to solve technology challenges and has been involved in numerous modernization projects across healthcare, social safety nets, and public benefits systems.
Company History
Nava was founded in 2015. Since its inception, it has operated as a public benefit corporation with a mission to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. Over the years, Nava has collaborated with various federal, state, and local government agencies to address technology challenges and improve the accessibility of public services. Nava supports remote work from Missouri and Nevada and has offices in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and Brooklyn, New York.
Government Technology Partnerships
Nava has partnered with federal agencies such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to enhance healthcare experiences for Medicare beneficiaries. The company also worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on virtual tele-hearings and the CDC for pandemic-ready systems with ReportStream. Additionally, Nava has supported the modernization of the SEC's cloud-based infrastructure and the social safety net, including unemployment insurance systems in New Jersey.
AI and Public Benefit Initiatives
Nava has engaged in various AI research projects, supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Google.org. One significant endeavor includes partnering with Benefits Data Trust to explore how AI can aid public benefits navigators. Additionally, they received a grant from Schmidt Futures for the Expanded Benefits Access Initiative. Through these initiatives, Nava aims to streamline and improve public access to benefits.
Modernization Projects
Nava has taken part in numerous modernization projects aiming to enhance government services. Among them, Nava has helped modernize Grants.gov and unemployment insurance systems in New Jersey, and developed an API prototype for the WIC program in Montana. The company has worked on modernizing human services for federal employees with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and has enhanced payment systems for Medicare.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nava is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce. The company aspires to be majority BIPOC by 2025, reflecting its dedication to reflecting the communities it serves. This commitment aligns with Nava's broader mission of creating accessible, equitable, and effective government services for all.
