Mission Development Lead

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Honolulu, HI
In-Office
150K-170K
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Software • Defense
We're on a mission to deliver the best tech to the people that keep us safe.
The Role
Lead the development of mission engagements with DoD groups, scope and implement pilots, and expand successful pilots into larger projects while navigating organizational processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

About the role
  • Develop mission engagements. You will identify DoD mission groups that need our technology and develop partnerships with them to drive deployments of our software in support of their mission.
  • Scope and implement pilots with our partners. You will help each mission group determine the scope of a pilot engagement and navigate the group's internal bureaucracy to implement the pilot.
  • Expand successful pilots into larger projects. You will convert the pilot's tangible outcomes generated by our mission success team in partnership with the mission group into a shared roadmap for expanding the pilot into a sustained capability.
What you'll do
  • Get our software into the hands of mission users who need it by identifying mission groups with a problem our technology can solve and enabling them understand the technology's value
  • Work hands-on with our partners to help them navigate complex organizational, contracting and budget pathways to implement a pilot or project
  • Enable DoD senior-level visibility on mission wins generated through our pilots and projects and develop a shared roadmap with our partners for converting these mission wins into larger-scale projects
What we're looking for
  • A motivated problem solver who takes ownership, acts with urgency, and is comfortable with ambiguity. You like a challenge, and you don’t quit.
  • A mission domain expert with DoD mission user experience, domain knowledge, or military service. You understand our partners' organizational constructs and challenges because you lived them.
  • U.S. Persons status with at least a current Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.
What we offer

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 + COLA + bonus + equity + 401K match. Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 100% remote first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and all full time employees have WeWork access
  • Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Lifestyle stipends - Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend and family planning assistance 
  • Salary top-up during military reserve duty
  • Fully paid parental leave 
  • Child and pet care reimbursement during travel

This position is required to be on-island in Hawaii. 

Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data. Please be vigilant of potential scams.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
130 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Since our founding in 2019, Vannevar Labs has been building software for the country's most critical national security problems. We believe our military service members and intelligence officers deserve access to the best technology American innovation can offer, and we are building great products for this mission. Our founders have 30 years of combined experience across national security, government sales, CIA, In-Q-Tel and the DoD. We're supported by a number of VCs, including Felicis, DFJ Growth, Point72, Costanoa, and General Catalyst.

Why Work With Us

We pride ourselves on being a team of passionate, low-ego professionals who share a commitment to excellence and a genuine concern for the people and projects we work on. Additionally, we pride ourselves on being a company that truly values its employees and their well being.

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