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Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China—from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion. Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers. Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives. Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people. Vannevar is a small agile team combining world-class engineers with veteran strategists who bring deep expertise in defense and tradecraft. We’re building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth. In just three years, we grew from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieved early profitability, and reached unicorn status—proving that disruption doesn’t require an ego, and staying power doesn’t mean standing still.
Senior Mission Manager
Location
United States
Posted
135 days ago
Salary
$180K - $220K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Senior Mission Manager
Vannevar
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Mission Manager, you will serve as a senior mission-facing leader responsible for driving program-based adoption of Vannevar Labs’ technology within government program offices. This is a highly autonomous role that requires deep mission credibility, strong technical intuition, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, early-stage program environments. What you’ll do - Lead engagements with program offices (PEOs, PMWs, PMOs, and equivalent organizations) to identify mission problems that Vannevar Labs’ technology can solve. - Translate program needs into technical narratives, clearly explaining how our software and agent-based capabilities map to requirements, constraints, and outcomes. - Scope and shape program-based pilots, defining objectives, success criteria, timelines, and pathways to scale. - Pitch the technology with credibility, leveraging your mission and domain background to build trust with program managers and technical authorities. - Navigate programmatic realities, including requirements development, budgeting cycles, contracting pathways, and stakeholder coordination. - Partner closely with product managers and engineers to ensure mission context is accurately reflected in technical scope, tradeoffs, and delivery plans. - Convert successful pilots into sustained programs, helping program offices justify follow-on funding and broader adoption. - Represent Vannevar Labs within the program ecosystem as a mission-credible, technically fluent partner. Qualifications - 15–20+ years of experience in government or defense missions, typically as a retired O5/O6 or senior enlisted or civilian equivalent. - Deep expertise in a specific mission or technical domain (e.g., cyber, information warfare, ISR, networks, operational intelligence, warfare systems/command and control). - Strong ability to scope, pitch, and sell technical solutions to senior government stakeholders. - Proven experience navigating programmatic realities, including budgets, requirements, authorities, timelines, and stakeholder dynamics. - Sufficient technical fluency to understand modern software systems and agent-based approaches. - Demonstrated scrappiness and bias toward action — comfortable operating in ambiguity and pushing programs forward without perfect structure. - High enthusiasm for building something new and shaping how cutting-edge technology is adopted inside government. - Bonus of having acquisition, resource sponsor, or program manager experience. What we value - Mission-first mindset with a focus on real operational outcomes. - Technical credibility paired with humility — able to learn quickly and ask the right questions. - Clarity and precision in communication, especially with senior leaders. - Ownership mentality — taking responsibility for moving programs from idea to execution. - Low ego, high trust, and comfort collaborating across product, engineering, and mission teams. Benefits - Competitive Salary: The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 + equity. - Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Remote friendly with WeWork access. - Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year. - 401(k) match. - Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends. - Salary top-up during military reserve duty. - Fully paid parental leave. - Child and pet care reimbursement during travel.
Job Requirements
- 15–20+ years of experience in government or defense missions, typically as a retired O5/O6 or senior enlisted or civilian equivalent.
- Deep expertise in a specific mission or technical domain (e.g., cyber, information warfare, ISR, networks, operational intelligence, warfare systems/command and control).
- Strong ability to scope, pitch, and sell technical solutions to senior government stakeholders.
- Proven experience navigating programmatic realities, including budgets, requirements, authorities, timelines, and stakeholder dynamics.
- Sufficient technical fluency to understand modern software systems and agent-based approaches.
- Demonstrated scrappiness and bias toward action — comfortable operating in ambiguity and pushing programs forward without perfect structure.
- High enthusiasm for building something new and shaping how cutting-edge technology is adopted inside government.
- Bonus of having acquisition, resource sponsor, or program manager experience.
- What we value
- Mission-first mindset with a focus on real operational outcomes.
- Technical credibility paired with humility — able to learn quickly and ask the right questions.
- Clarity and precision in communication, especially with senior leaders.
- Ownership mentality — taking responsibility for moving programs from idea to execution.
- Low ego, high trust, and comfort collaborating across product, engineering, and mission teams.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 + equity.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Remote friendly with WeWork access.
- Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year.
- 401(k) match.
- Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends.
- Salary top-up during military reserve duty.
- Fully paid parental leave.
- Child and pet care reimbursement during travel.
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