Senior Growth Lead - Coast Guard - Clearance Required

Vannevar Labs

Washington, United States
Base: $200,000 - $230,000; bonus/equity: equity in...
On-site
Top secret us dod or ic clearance required
7+ years experience with us government leaders
Direct experience working with u.s. coast guard
Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Growth Lead to drive go-to-market strategies and expand defense product deployments specifically with the U.S. Coast Guard. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in national security, particularly within defense programs, and possess a current Top Secret clearance

Job Summary

  • Vannevar is a defense technology company building agentic AI to deter adversaries and compete with China in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • The role involves setting go-to-market strategies to embed new technology footholds within existing Coast Guard programs and developing category-defining initiatives.
  • Candidates will lead mission teams and are expected to deliver major growth outcomes by converting early pilots into large-scale contracts within 12-18 months.

Matching Summary

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Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Growth Lead to drive go-to-market strategies and expand defense product deployments specifically with the U.S. Coast Guard. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in national security, particularly within defense programs, and possess a current Top Secret clearance.

Salary

Base: $200,000 - $230,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity included; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance required
  • 7+ years experience with US government leaders
  • Direct experience working with U.S. Coast Guard
  • Experience launching net-new business in federal organizations
  • Ability to convert pilots into sustained funded programs

Nice-to-have

  • Network across Coast Guard HQ and districts
  • Experience with innovation organizations like DIU or Raptor
  • Strong intuition translating products to new mission contexts
  • Curious, visionary, and determined mindset
  • Domain expertise in national security technology

Key Requirements

  • Current Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance
  • U.S. Persons status required
  • 7+ years experience in defense acquisition or program management
  • Firsthand experience fielding new technology with the Coast Guard
  • Proven track record of scaling federal pilots to paid engagements

Work Rights

Must have U.S. Persons status with current Top Secret clearance

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