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Mission Lead (Clearance Required)

Vannevar
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Mission Development
Salary
$150,000 - $170,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years owning outcomes in complex customer environments (defense, intelligence, public sector, or similarly regulated domains)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally without consistent guidance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to scope and articulate a solution credibly
  • Sufficient technical fluency to partner effectively with Product and Engineering
  • Strong operational skills: planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and follow-through
Nice to have
  • Experience with deployments or fielding in secure/regulated environments
  • Experience navigating within programs (requirements, budgets, authorities, timelines, contracting pathways)
  • Deep expertise in a specific mission or technical domain (e.g., cyber, information warfare, ISR, networks, operations, warfare systems/command and control)
  • Experience running executive-level customer updates (QBRs, steering committees)
What the job really is

As a Mission Lead at Vannevar, you will engage with government stakeholders to identify and address mission challenges, shaping pilots and deployments into sustainable programs. Your role involves translating mission needs into clear technical narratives, coordinating across various teams, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. You will operate autonomously in complex environments, ensuring successful execution of mission objectives and facilitating customer adoption of capabilities.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 + equity
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Remote friendly with WeWork access
  • Unlimited PTO and shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar
  • 401(k) match
  • Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
Things to weigh
  • Customer-facing role requires presence in Oahu
  • Work may involve secure or classified environments and periodic travel
  • Role requires navigating ambiguity and high autonomy
  • High level of responsibility in managing mission outcomes
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