Vannevar Labs

Mission Development Lead - Intelligence

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense Technology, Intelligence, Government ContractingIndustries

Job Description

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


Position Overview

Vannevar Labs is seeking a motivated problem solver to join our team and help us be the technology backbone for strategic competition against peer adversaries. Our mission-critical work supports intelligence, information operations, and special activities, ensuring success in today's complex geopolitical landscape. Since 2019, we have grown significantly, supporting all US service branches, multiple combatant commands, partner nations, and interagency stakeholders. We deploy both hardware and software products to support personnel on the front lines, spanning collection, planning/assessments, and effects. Our growth has been substantial, from $3M in run-rate revenue in 2021 to $80M today, achieving profitability in 2022 and securing $91M in venture capital funding through Series B, with a valuation of $1.5B as of 2025.


About the Role

This role focuses on driving the adoption and expansion of our technology within Department of Defense (DoD) mission groups. You will be instrumental in identifying needs, building partnerships, and ensuring the successful implementation and scaling of our solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Mission Engagements: Identify DoD mission groups that require our technology and cultivate partnerships to drive the deployment of our software in support of their missions.
  • Scope and Implement Pilots: Collaborate with mission groups to define the scope of pilot engagements and guide them through their internal processes to implement these pilots.
  • Expand Successful Pilots: Convert the tangible outcomes generated from pilots, in partnership with our mission success team and the mission group, into a shared roadmap for expanding the pilot into a sustained capability.

What You'll Do

  • Get our software into the hands of mission users who need it by identifying mission groups with problems 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 senior-level visibility within the DoD 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.

What We're Looking For

  • A motivated problem solver who takes ownership, acts with urgency, and is comfortable with ambiguity. You thrive on challenges and are persistent.
  • A mission domain expert with experience as an Intelligence Community staffer. You possess a deep understanding of our partners' organizational constructs and challenges from firsthand experience.
  • U.S. Persons status is required. A current U.S. DoD Top Secret-level clearance is mandatory, as this position will necessitate access to U.S.-only data systems.

What We Offer

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

Company Information

Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like 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 the company solicit personal information or payment outside of official channels.

Skills

Mission Development
Partnership Development
Pilot Implementation
Project Expansion
DoD
Intelligence
Information Operations
Special Activities
Software Deployment
Contracting
Budgeting

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.

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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