Lead a team of platform engineers to develop and manage scalable systems for CMS, fostering collaboration, strategy, and team growth.
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
You’ll join cross-functional teams building mission-critical platforms for CMS, designing and delivering systems that support millions of Americans every day. This is work that matters—real production systems that improve access to healthcare and public services. You care deeply about impact, understand that technology isn’t the answer to everything, and know how to apply it thoughtfully to solve the right problems.
You’re energized by building large-scale, inclusive, and resilient systems—platforms that are fast, secure, accessible, and designed with empathy for both end users and the teams who build them. You’ll help set a high bar for simplicity, reliability, and human-centered engineering across FedHealth programs.
As the Senior Infrastructure Engineering Manager (FedHealth/Platform), you’ll lead a team responsible for the platforms that power multiple CMS delivery teams and vendors. Your mission is to unlock developer productivity, strengthen platform reliability, and ensure our engineering investments are aligned with real business and mission outcomes. You’ll coach and grow engineers, shape platform strategy, and stay hands-on—contributing directly to the design, architecture, and implementation of systems that enable teams to move faster, safer, and with confidence.
This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership, platform excellence, and public-good impact—perfect for someone who wants to scale not just systems, but the way government technology gets delivered.
What you'll do
- Guide and develop a team of 10-12 platform engineers by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities, setting clear goals, managing performance, and ensuring accountability
- Foster a positive, inclusive culture, support employee well-being, and lead by example, while aligning team efforts with organizational goals, removing obstacles, and enabling the team to achieve results effectively
- Work closely with development, operations, security, and architect engineers to identify needs, incorporate feedback, and deliver scalable and secure platform solutions
- Contribute directly to the design, architecture and implementation of platform features and capabilities
- Manage platform engineering budgets, coordinate resource allocation, and optimize costs for cloud and on-premise infrastructure
- Define and enforce platform engineering standards, documentation, automated workflows, and compliance requirements
- Ensure thorough documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing across technical teams, promoting internal awareness and adoption of platform solutions across Nava
Required skills
- At least 7 years in platform development, with at least 3 years in formal management roles, leading sizable technical teams and strategic initiatives
- Proven experience leading platform or infrastructure engineering teams, establishing strategic vision, and delivering robust platforms
- Advanced skillsets in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools
- Ability to collaborate across technical and management teams, communicate complex concepts clearly, and solicit feedback for platform improvement
- Strong analytical thinking to address technical challenges, drive process improvements, and introduce new tools or methodologies as needed
- Understanding of security principles, risk management, and regulatory/audit requirements for platform engineering
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 UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
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, 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.
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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.
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.
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Nava San Francisco, California, USA Office
65 Battery St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
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