Vannevar Labs

Mission Strategist

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense & National SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a track record of creatively scoping ambiguous problems, demonstrating the ability to generate strong hypotheses when faced with uncertainty, and exhibiting grit and creativity to persevere through roadblocks. Success in working problems to conclusion and employing diverse approaches until a solution is achieved is also required, along with experience in either national security or the general private sector.

Responsibilities

The Mission Strategist will identify important mission problems with users, continuously adjusting hypotheses based on new information, and solving these problems to generate meaningful mission outcomes through collaboration with user groups, domain expertise, and leveraging Vannevar’s products or developing new ones with the engineering team. They will develop a thesis for a broader program, create a compelling mission pitch with demos, and partner with the business development team to secure program deals through customer engagement and excitement.

Skills

Mission problem scoping
User engagement
Solution iteration
Product development
Partnership with engineering
Creative problem-solving

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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