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We recently hosted a panel discussion on government-run online #TaxFiling, exploring lessons learned and the road ahead at the federal and state levels! The group discussed what made federal #DirectFile a success, how governments can apply these practices elsewhere, how Direct File can scale to more users, and what the path looks like for achieving state direct file nationwide. The discussion of state tax filing featured a live demo of Code for America’s #FileYourStateTaxes. Our panel included: —Gabriel Zucker, Program Director, Tax Policy and Partnerships, Code for America —Sneha Pai, Director of Design, Nava —Natalie Alms, Staff Reporter, Nextgov/FCW If you missed the event, you can watch the video recording here: https://lnkd.in/eFQNjkQm We hope to see you at another future event!

What does a day in the life of a project manager at Nava look like? Well, in this new article, our very own Michelle Garfinkel gives us a sneak peak! Apart from typical duties like keeping projects on track, Michelle dives deeper into her role building sustainable team operations and long term momentum. She also highlights the importance of forming strong, clear, and transparent relationships with government partners – and what that actually looks like in practice. Outside of work, Michelle is an artist, providing self-described counterbalance to project manager life.     Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-KgBCwU 

We had a wonderful time getting to know folks at #MACoCon last week and learning more about what's ahead for Maryland from some very inspiring speakers! Cheers to the team for all the effort that went into representing Nava and our work: Luqman Green, Jillian Koesterer, Nikki Reid, MBA, CPTD, Ryan Hansz, and Karen Turner!

The Nava team has had a great time at #MACoCon! Round of applause to Ryan Hansz for a fantastic Solutions Showcase presentation on responsible approaches to generative AI for public benefits! Come visit us today at the Governor’s Cabinet Reception from 3:15pm-4:15pm EST!

Nava is honored to announce that we’ve won an unrestricted prime award on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)' Office of Grants Software Integration and Frontend Technology (SWIFT) bulk purchasing agreement (BPA). This five-year, $100M contract vehicle award enables us to continue supporting HHS’ Office of Grants’ critical work. Last year, Nava began work with HHS to help redesign Grants.gov, a website that is the front door for grants across the federal government and disburses more than $500 billion in grants every year impacting states, nonprofits, and community organizations across the country. Looking forward, we’re excited to find new ways to collaborate with the Office of Grants under the SWIFT BPA. We’ll support their work overseeing federal grantmaking, offering training and development to grantees, and operating Grants.gov, where over ten million people find and apply for federal grants. For more details, see the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gse_pKZW   #CivicTech #GovTech #ContractVehicles

Voting for #SXSW 2025 conference sessions is currently open—closing this Sunday, August 18. Our Nava Labs team has a session proposal on helping vulnerable families with responsible generative AI. Being chosen for the SXSW 2025 conference would provide an opportunity to share our Nava Labs work with a much broader audience. You can learn more about the session and give our proposal an upvote if you’d like to see it come to fruition; anyone can vote! https://lnkd.in/gcw5VKwW 

The Nava team is currently at #MACoCon! Come visit us today in Room 209 from 10:45 – 11:15am for our Solutions Showcase! Ryan Hansz will be giving a presentation on responsible approaches to generative AI for public benefits, and talking a little bit more about Nava Labs! Here's where you can find us throughout the conference: https://lnkd.in/guDf_P9p

The Nava team is currently at #MACoCon today through Friday! Come visit us at the TechExpo to learn more about what we’re up to. We’ll be here at Booth 14 until 4:00pm today! Here's where you can find us throughout the conference: https://lnkd.in/guDf_P9p

Nava is #hiring! We are looking for a Software Engineer (#Java), to join our engineering team. Interested in working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software? If you have at least 4 years of experience developing software in a team environment (Java, Kotlin or Scala required), writing and implementing code and have worked on large scale applications and systems, this role may be for you. Learn more about the role and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gVj2xTee #CivicTech #GovTech #Jobs #Engineering

The Nava team will be at Maryland Association of Counties' Summer Conference this week from 8/14-8/16! Come visit our team and learn about what we're up to at the following events: --Wednesday 8/14 – Tech Expo; Booth 14; (10:00am-4:00pm) We will have a Paid Family Medical Leave (#PFML) accelerator demo setup for attendees. Nava recently worked on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ PFML program. In just 13 months, we designed, tested, and built the first digital-native PFML system in the country. --Thursday 8/15 – Solutions Showcase; Room 209; (10:45 – 11:15 am) We will be presenting on responsible approaches to generative #AI for public benefits. Nava’s philanthropically funded division, Nava Labs, is currently researching, prototyping, and piloting tools that use AI to reduce training barriers and administrative burdens for program staff who help people navigate and enroll in public benefits. --Friday 8/16 - Governor’s Cabinet Reception; Dockside Hall; (3:15-4:15 pm) Members of our team attending the conference include: Luqman Green, Jillian Koesterer, Nikki Reid, MBA, CPTD, Martelle Esposito, MS, MPH; Ryan Hansz, and Karen Turner! We hope to see you there! For more information on the conference visit: https://lnkd.in/gDUVvva5   #MACoCon #CivicTech #GovTech