Mission Development Lead - Homeland Security

Job Description

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 + equity + 401K match Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: 100% Remote (US-based)

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Company Overview

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.

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About the Role

This role focuses on driving the adoption and expansion of our technology within Department of Defense (DoD) mission groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Mission Engagements: Identify DoD mission groups that need our technology and develop partnerships to drive deployments of our software.
• Scope and Implement Pilots: Help mission groups determine the scope of pilot engagements and navigate internal bureaucracy for implementation.
• Expand Successful Pilots: Convert tangible outcomes from pilot engagements into a shared roadmap for expanding the pilot into a sustained capability.

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What You'll Do

• Get our software into the hands of mission users who need it by identifying mission groups with a problem our technology can solve and enabling them to understand the technology's value.
• Work hands-on with our partners to help them navigate complex organizational, contracting, and budget pathways to implement a pilot or project.
• Enable DoD senior-level visibility on mission wins generated through our pilots and projects and develop a shared roadmap with our partners for converting these mission wins into larger-scale projects.

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What We're Looking For

• A motivated problem solver who takes ownership, acts with urgency, and is comfortable with ambiguity. You like a challenge, and you don’t quit.
• Experience working within Homeland Security missions, with a preference for candidates who have interagency or law enforcement (LE) experience.
• U.S. Persons status with at least a current US Top Secret-level clearance is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.

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What We Offer

• Compensation: Salary range of $150,000-$170,000 + equity + 401K match. Individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training.
• Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Salary top-up during military reserve duty
  • Fully paid parental leave
• Perks:
  • 100% remote-first culture. Work from anywhere in the US and all full-time employees have WeWork access.
  • Lifestyle stipends: Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend, and family planning assistance.
  • Child and pet care reimbursement during travel.

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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!

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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 the company solicit personal information or payment through unofficial channels.