Senior Mission Manager — Gov't Programs (Remote, Equity)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote friendly with WeWork access

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Vannevar Labs seeks a Senior Mission Manager to spearhead government program adoption of our AI-enabled solutions. You will engage with program offices, shape pilots, and translate mission needs into technical narratives that demonstrate value and secure funding.

The role requires deep defense-sector credibility, the ability to operate in early-stage environments, and the capacity to drive pilots toward sustained programs with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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, C2).
• Strong ability to scope, pitch, and sell technical solutions to senior government stakeholders.
• Sufficient technical fluency to understand modern software systems and agent-based approaches.
• Mission-first mindset with a focus on real operational outcomes.
• Technical credibility paired with humility and learning agility.
• Clarity and precision in communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with program offices to identify mission problems our technology can solve.
• Translate program needs into technical narratives mapping to requirements and outcomes.
• Scope and shape pilots with objectives, timelines, and success criteria.
• Pitch the technology with credibility to build trust with program managers and authorities.
• Navigate budgets, contracting pathways, and stakeholder coordination.
• Partner with product and engineering to reflect mission context in scope and plans.
• Convert pilots into sustained programs and justify follow-on funding.
• Represent Vannevar Labs within the program ecosystem as a mission-credible partner.

Skills

Mission domain expertise

Stakeholder management

Program management

Technical fluency

Executive communication

Job description

Vannevar Labs seeks a Senior Mission Manager to spearhead government program adoption of our AI-enabled solutions. You will engage with program offices, shape pilots, and translate mission needs into technical narratives that demonstrate value and secure funding.

The role requires deep defense-sector credibility, the ability to operate in early-stage environments, and the capacity to drive pilots toward sustained programs with senior stakeholders.