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Jarvus is a civic technology consultancy that builds institutional capacity—not vendor dependence—by combining deep engineering, data science, design, and strategy expertise to help state and local agencies deliver better services through open-source solutions that achieve meaningful outcomes for their communities.
Founded in Philadelphia in 2011, Jarvus has emerged as a pioneer in helping public agencies modernize their services and operations. The company's approach stands apart through its commitment to building lasting internal capacity at agencies rather than creating vendor lock-in. By leveraging popular open-source components and commodity cloud infrastructure, Jarvus helps agencies own their technical solutions while avoiding the common pitfalls of traditional government IT projects. Their work with transit agencies demonstrates this approach in action, where they've successfully combined modern engineering practices, human-centered design, and strategic planning to transform how agencies serve their communities.
What sets Jarvus apart is their unique ability to adapt and right-size enterprise and federal best practices to serve the specific needs of state and local agencies. Their multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in service design, software development, data analytics, and strategic planning, all shaped by years of experience working in and around public agencies. Rather than simply importing private sector solutions, Jarvus carefully reshapes these practices to fit the unique constraints and opportunities of on-the-ground public services, while fostering collaboration between peer agencies to multiply the impact of every investment. This pragmatic approach enables them to tackle challenges from multiple angles—whether it's improving user experiences through human-centered design, building robust technical infrastructure, or developing strategic roadmaps for transformation—always with an eye toward building internal capabilities for long-term success and creating solutions that can benefit the broader ecosystem of local public services.
Perks and Benefits
Full-time W-2 employees enjoy:
- 4 weeks PTO per year + federal holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare expenses
- 401k with 5% non-elective employer contributions
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