Senior Mission Lead, Government Programs

Vannevarlabs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; 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

Job summary

Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Mission Manager in Washington, DC, to drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI technology in government programs. This role involves significant engagement with program offices to identify mission needs and convert pilots into funded programs.

The ideal candidate will have 15–20+ years in defense missions, strong technical fluency, and a proven ability to navigate complex programmatic environments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years in defense missions.
• Strong ability to connect missions to software capabilities.
• Proven experience with budgets and stakeholder dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with government program offices.
• Translate program needs into technical narratives.
• Scope program-based pilots defining objectives and success criteria.

Skills

Government or defense mission experience

Technical fluency in modern software systems

Ability to scope and pitch technical solutions

Navigating programmatic realities

Problem-solving in ambiguous environments

Education

Experience typically as retired O5/O6 or civilian equivalent

Job description

Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Mission Manager in Washington, DC, to drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI technology in government programs. This role involves significant engagement with program offices to identify mission needs and convert pilots into funded programs.

The ideal candidate will have 15–20+ years in defense missions, strong technical fluency, and a proven ability to navigate complex programmatic environments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.