Vannevar

Senior Mission Manager - International (Clearance

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Senior

No sponsorship$15k-$20kDetected 35 days ago

About the role

As a Senior 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.
You will work closely with PEOs, PMWs, and program managers to shape pilots, scope capabilities, and convert demonstrated mission value into funded programs.
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.

Lead engagements with program offices (PEOs, PMWs, PMOs, and equivalent organizations) to identify mission problems that Vannevar Labs' technology can solve.
Pitch the technology with credibility, leveraging your mission and domain background to build trust with program managers and technical authorities.
Partner closely with product managers and engineers to ensure mission context is accurately reflected in technical scope, tradeoffs, and delivery plans.
Represent Vannevar Labs within the program ecosystem as a mission-credible, technically fluent partner.
Partner effectively with product and engineering teams
High enthusiasm for building something new and shaping how cutting-edge technology is adopted inside government.

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 - not just explain missions, but connect them to software capabilities.
Proven experience navigating programmatic realities, including budgets, requirements, authorities, timelines, and stakeholder dynamics.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 + equity.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training.
Comprehensive Benefits
We're proud to offer competitive benefits that support our employees.
Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year
Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
Fully paid parental leave
Child and pet care reimbursement during travel
Bonus of having acquisition, resource sponsor, or program manager experience.

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.
What we're looking for
If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!
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