Director of Executive Branch Government Relations

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 + equity + 401K match Location Type: 100% Remote (Work from anywhere in the US) Employment Type: Full-time

Company Mission

Our mission is to be the technology backbone for strategic competition against peer adversaries. These missions – including intelligence, information operations, special activities, and perception management – 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

We are looking for a Director of Executive Branch Government Relations to drive Vannevar’s executive branch engagement and advance Vannevar’s public affairs objectives. This role would partner closely with our executive team, our VP of Public Policy & Strategy, and our external advisors to develop policymaking strategies that result in favorable policy, partnerships, and multi-year program funding outcomes, specifically for civilian agencies and departments like the Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, Department of Energy or the Department of State.

The Director would also work closely with our Mission team (product, success, and business development) to understand our relationships with our national security customers and existing technology deployments, then help shape relationships with officials at the White House and key U.S. federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Represent Vannevar to the government: Communicate our strategic vision, differentiated technology, and mission impact to senior decision-makers and executive branch leadership, tailoring messages to their specific concerns and agendas.
• Own specific objectives: Manage Vannevar’s targeted engagement with leaders and their teams to achieve discrete growth goals, while also advancing the company’s broader public affairs strategy.
• Partner with the Mission team: Support Vannevar’s go-to market strategies by offering government relations perspectives, from potential footholds to category-defining new programs.

Requirements

• 10+ years navigating government relations, working with civilian agencies like Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, Department of Energy or Department of State on defense, security, and intelligence topics, with specific expertise in working with the executive branch.
• First-hand insight into executive branch policy, processes, and people.
• Passion for building next-generation capabilities for our public servants.
• Proven ability to navigate complex policymaking processes to achieve impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to register as a lobbyist.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.
• Located in the Washington, DC metro area.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Salary range of $150,000-$190,000 + equity + 401K match. Individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training.
• Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Mental benefits
  • Pet and childcare reimbursement during travel
• Work Environment:
  • 100% remote - work from anywhere in the US
  • Flexible work environment - you manage your workday
  • Unlimited PTO

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.