Workforce Partnership & Talent Strategy Manager
Position summary
The Workforce Partnership & Talent Strategy Manager is a strategic and highly collaborative leader responsible for designing and managing creative workforce strategies that strengthen Nava’s long-term talent ecosystem. This is not a requisition-based recruiting role. Instead, this position focuses on building the partnerships, programs, and workforce strategies that help Nava proactively develop future talent pipelines, expand access to critical skills, and support the future of Nava’s workforce.
This person will lead and scale workforce partnership strategies that connect Nava to emerging talent communities, external institutions, and long-term workforce pathways. They will build and manage relationships with universities, workforce development organizations, training partners, and other external stakeholders to create sustainable pipelines of future talent aligned to Nava’s evolving business needs. They will also lead strategic talent initiatives such as apprenticeship and early-career pathways, ensuring Nava is building the infrastructure needed to support long-term workforce growth.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thinks creatively about talent, enjoys building from scratch, and can translate future workforce needs into strategic partnerships and durable talent pathways. Success in this role means stronger workforce partnerships, more scalable future talent pipelines, and innovative workforce strategies that materially improve how Nava plans for and grows talent over time.
What you'll do
Design and lead workforce partnership strategies that support Nava’s long-term talent and workforce goals
Build and manage relationships with universities, academic institutions, workforce development organizations, training partners, and other external talent ecosystems
Develop creative workforce strategies that expand access to emerging, early-career, and nontraditional talent pipelines
Lead and scale strategic workforce programs, including apprenticeship, early-career, and workforce development initiatives
Identify future workforce needs and build talent pathways that align with Nava’s long-term business strategy and evolving skill demands
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and external stakeholders to align workforce strategies with organizational priorities
Design and implement strategic talent initiatives that improve workforce readiness, talent access, and long-term workforce sustainability
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of workforce programs and partnerships from strategy and design through execution, measurement, and continuous improvement
Lead cross-functional execution of workforce and partnership initiatives, ensuring strong collaboration, adoption, and measurable outcomes
Develop and maintain external partnership frameworks, engagement strategies, and success models for long-term workforce impact
Define success metrics, monitor program and partnership performance, and use data and insights to continuously improve outcomes
Build reporting and program health metrics to assess partnership value, pipeline effectiveness, and long-term workforce impact
Ensure workforce strategies and partnerships are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with Nava’s values and long-term growth strategy
Required skills
7+ years of experience in Workforce Strategy, Talent Strategy, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, HR, or related fields
4+ years of experience leading strategic programs, partnerships, or cross-functional initiatives
Experience in workforce strategy, talent strategy, talent acquisition, workforce development, HR, or related functions
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of professional experience and training
Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with universities, workforce organizations, training institutions, or external talent partners
Experience designing and scaling workforce programs, talent pathways, or strategic talent initiatives in fast-paced or evolving environments
Experience leading cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Experience building systems, frameworks, or partnership models that improve workforce or talent outcomes
Experience using data and insights to inform workforce strategy and measure program impact
Strong workforce strategy and partnership development skills
Strong program management and execution skills
Strong process design, systems thinking, and operational planning capabilities
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional influence skills
Experience with program reporting, partnership metrics, and performance measurement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Desired skills
Experience building university recruiting, apprenticeship, early-career, or workforce development programs
Experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, Workforce Strategy, or organizational capability building
Experience in consulting, government modernization, professional services, or mission-driven organizations
Experience designing programs that improve workforce readiness, talent mobility, or long-term workforce sustainability
Experience working with public sector, nonprofit, academic, or workforce development ecosystems
8+ years of experience in Workforce Strategy, Talent Strategy, Workforce Development, HR, or Program Management
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Behavioral Science, Education, Public Policy, or related field
Experience with workforce planning, partnership strategy, and talent ecosystem development
Experience with change management and organizational adoption frameworks
Experience with workforce analytics, program health reporting, and performance measurement
Advanced stakeholder management and strategic communication skills
This position is not represented by Nava United
Compensation
$131,000—$146,000 USD