Vannevar Labs

Mission Development Lead

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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$150,000 – $170,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense & National SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a motivated problem-solving attitude, demonstrating a capacity for ownership and urgency within an ambiguous environment, and a preference for challenges. They should also have experience as a mission domain expert, including DoD mission user experience, domain knowledge, or military service. U.S. Persons status is required, along with the ability to access U.S.-only data systems and the potential to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

The Mission Development Lead will identify DoD mission groups requiring our technology and develop partnerships to drive software deployments, scope and implement pilot engagements with partners, expand successful pilots into larger projects, and enable DoD senior-level visibility on mission wins, all while working hands-on with partners to navigate complex organizational, contracting, and budget pathways for pilot or project implementation.

Skills

Mission Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Pilot Program Management
Organizational Navigation
Partnership Building
Defense/Military Knowledge
Problem Solving
Ambiguity Management

Vannevar Labs

Advanced data collection for national security

About Vannevar Labs

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.

Key Metrics

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$89MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Palantir Technologies in the defense sector.
Potential regulatory scrutiny over data privacy and AI ethics.
Dependence on government contracts vulnerable to budget and political changes.

Differentiation

Vannevar Labs integrates advanced NLP and computer vision for national security solutions.
Decrypt platform decentralizes data collection, ensuring secure and anonymous data gathering.
Open architecture allows Decrypt to integrate with government and commercial applications.

Upsides

Raised $75M in Series B funding, boosting product development and expansion.
Decrypt deployed across 15 key government agencies, generating $25M in sales.
Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity aligns with Vannevar Labs' offerings.

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