Mission Lead - Sof - Clearance Required

Vannevarlabs

Washington, United States
Base: $150,000-$170,000; bonus/equity: equity incl...
On-site
Top secret us dod or ic clearance required
Experience in sof or psyops/io community
Customer-facing role on east coast
Vannevar Labs is seeking a Mission Lead with a Top Secret clearance to engage with government stakeholders and drive mission outcomes through strong execution and technical understanding. The ideal candidate should have at least six years of experience in complex customer environments, preferably within the SOF or PSYOPs/IO community

Job Summary

  • Vannevar is a defense technology company building agentic AI to deter adversaries and simulate campaigns against China.
  • Mission Leads will lead engagements with government stakeholders to identify high-value mission problems and turn them into funded programs.
  • The role offers a salary range of $150,000-$170,000 plus equity, unlimited PTO, and a fully paid parental leave policy.

Matching Summary

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Vannevar Labs is seeking a Mission Lead with a Top Secret clearance to engage with government stakeholders and drive mission outcomes through strong execution and technical understanding. The ideal candidate should have at least six years of experience in complex customer environments, preferably within the SOF or PSYOPs/IO community.

Salary

Base: $150,000-$170,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity included; Benefits: 401K match, health/dental/vision, unlimited PTO, stipends

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance required
  • Experience in SOF or PSYOPs/IO community
  • Customer-facing role on East Coast
  • Lead cross-functional delivery teams
  • Translate mission problems into technical narratives

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with ATO/IL environments
  • Deep expertise in cyber or ISR domains
  • Running executive-level customer updates
  • Navigating budgeting and contracting pathways

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years owning outcomes in complex customer environments
  • Current Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance
  • U.S. Persons status required
  • Based on the East Coast (preferably Washington D.C.)

Work Rights

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

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