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Senior Mission Manager (Clearance Required)

Vannevar
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Mission Development
Salary
$180,000 - $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
  • Proven experience navigating programmatic realities, including budgets, requirements, authorities, timelines, and stakeholder dynamics
  • Sufficient technical fluency to understand modern software systems and agent-based approaches
  • Demonstrated scrappiness and bias toward action
Nice to have
  • Bonus of having acquisition, resource sponsor, or program manager experience
What the job really is

As a Senior Mission Manager at Vannevar Labs, you will lead the adoption of AI technology within government program offices, focusing on identifying mission problems and shaping pilots that demonstrate the value of the technology. Your role involves engaging with senior government stakeholders, translating program needs into technical narratives, and converting successful pilots into sustained funding programs. This position requires a deep understanding of defense missions and the ability to navigate complex programmatic environments.

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Remote friendly with WeWork access
  • Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year
  • 401(k) match
  • Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
Things to weigh
  • Position requires a Top Secret clearance, which may limit candidate pool
  • Role is highly autonomous and may involve operating in ambiguous environments
  • No specific mention of a structured onboarding process or support for new hires
  • Salary range provided, but individual pay is determined by experience, which may vary widely
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