Government Affairs Director
Spring HealthFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess 10+ years of experience in government relations, specifically working with civilian agencies such as the Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, Department of Energy, or the Department of State, with expertise in defense, security, and intelligence topics, and firsthand insight into executive branch policy, processes, and people. They must also be willing to register as a lobbyist, be a U.S. citizen, and be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance, and be located in the Washington, DC metro area.
The Director of Government Relations will represent Vannevar to the government by communicating the company’s strategic vision, differentiated technology, and mission impact to senior decision-makers and executive branch leadership, manage Vannevar’s targeted engagement with leaders to achieve growth goals, and partner with the Mission team to support go-to-market strategies by offering government relations perspectives and shaping relationships with officials at the White House and key U.S. federal agencies.
Advanced data collection for national security
Vannevar Labs enhances national security by providing advanced data collection and analysis tools primarily for government agencies and defense contractors. Their main product, Decrypt, simplifies the process of gathering public data from hard-to-reach sources while ensuring secure and anonymous data collection. This platform decentralizes data collection, pulling information from various global sources without requiring user interaction, using layered obfuscation methods to protect data integrity and user identities. Decrypt's open architecture allows for quick integration with other applications, making it adaptable to various needs. Vannevar Labs operates on a subscription-based model, charging clients for access to Decrypt, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve national security and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the defense sector.