Senior Mission Manager - Clearance Required

Vannevar Labs

Remote, US
Base: $180,000 - $220,000; equity: included; benef...
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Top secret us dod or ic clearance required
15-20+ years government or defense mission experience
Deep expertise in cyber, isr, or warfare systems
** Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Mission Manager with a Top Secret clearance to lead the adoption of their AI technology within government program offices. The role demands extensive experience in defense missions, technical fluency, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading engagements with program offices to identify mission problems that Vannevar Labs' AI technology can solve.
  • Candidates must have deep mission credibility and the ability to translate program needs into technical narratives for senior stakeholders.
  • The company offers competitive salary, unlimited PTO, fully paid parental leave, and a salary top-up during military reserve duty.

Matching Summary

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** Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Mission Manager with a Top Secret clearance to lead the adoption of their AI technology within government program offices. The role demands extensive experience in defense missions, technical fluency, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. **

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $220,000; Equity: Included; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance required
  • 15-20+ years government or defense mission experience
  • Deep expertise in cyber, ISR, or warfare systems
  • Ability to scope pilots and convert to funded programs
  • Experience navigating budgeting cycles and contracting pathways

Nice-to-have

  • Acquisition or resource sponsor experience
  • Program manager background
  • Bias toward action in ambiguous environments
  • Technical fluency with agent-based software systems
  • Low ego with high trust collaboration style

Key Requirements

  • Current Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance
  • 15-20+ years of government or defense experience
  • Retired O5/O6 or senior enlisted/civilian equivalent status
  • U.S. Persons status required

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person with current Top Secret clearance

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