Vannevar Labs - Job Description

Company Overview

Our mission is to be the technology backbone for strategic competition against peer adversaries. These missions – including intelligence, information operations, and special activities – are happening today and their success or failure will determine if we go to war tomorrow.

We've been on the front lines of these missions since 2019, and have grown to support a wide range of missions across all US service branches, multiple combatant commands, partner nations, and interagency stakeholders. We deploy both hardware and software products to support people on the front lines that span collection, planning / assessments, and effects.

We've grown from $3M in run-rate revenue in 2021 to $80M in run-rate revenue today. We've been profitable since 2022 and have raised $91M in venture capital funding through Series B. We're valued at $1.5B as of 2025.

About the Role

This role will be the 0-to-1 owner for high ops priorities and other special projects for the executive leadership team. It will be shaped depending on your skillset. Over the last few years, we’ve experienced a lot of growth, >25xing our revenue and ~5xing our customer base. You will be critical to building the foundation needed to support this growth.

Responsibilities

• Build our security ops function (e.g., SCIF facilities)
• Enable new business “bets” and corporate development opportunities by conducting hypothesis-driven research, analysis, and expert interviews
• Own a set of executive-driven initiatives, including culture and communications projects, Board and investor engagement, and strategic recruiting projects

Requirements

• 6+ years of full-time experience in startups, finance, consulting, defense, or technology fields
• Proactive ownership mindset with proven track record of “getting things done”
• Grit and creativity when faced with a roadblock
• Strong, speedy written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated interest in the defense, government, tech, or startup spaces

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 cash
• Equity: Significant equity with a current valuation of $1.5B, with aspirations to 15x. Employee secondary offerings are facilitated every 1-2 years.
• 401K Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the US.
  • WeWork access for all full-time employees.
  • Dedicated Vannevar offices in DC, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Honolulu.
• Unlimited PTO: Including competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• Lifestyle Stipends:
  • Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend.
  • In-home office setup stipend.
  • Family planning assistance.
• Military Reserve Duty: Salary top-up during service.
• Parental Leave: Fully paid.
• Child and Pet Care Reimbursement: During travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data. Please be vigilant.