Senior Defense Mission Programs Lead

Vannevar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave

Remote friendly with WeWork access

Job summary

Vannevar in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Mission Manager responsible for driving technology adoption within government programs. The ideal candidate has 15-20+ years of defense mission experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to effectively work with program offices.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact mission outcomes and drive technological innovation. Competitive salary ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 plus equity, along with extensive benefits including health insurance and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of experience in government or defense missions.
• Deep expertise in a specific mission or technical domain, e.g., cyber or operational intelligence.
• Proven experience navigating budgets, requirements, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with program offices to identify mission problems.
• Translate program needs into technical narratives.
• Scope and shape program-based pilots and convert successful pilots into sustained programs.

Skills

Experience in government or defense missions

Technical fluency in modern software systems

Ability to scope and pitch technical solutions

Navigating programmatic realities

Strong communication skills with senior leaders

Bias toward action

Job description

Vannevar in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Mission Manager responsible for driving technology adoption within government programs. The ideal candidate has 15-20+ years of defense mission experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to effectively work with program offices.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact mission outcomes and drive technological innovation. Competitive salary ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 plus equity, along with extensive benefits including health insurance and unlimited PTO.