[Remote] Senior Strategy & Business Operations Lead at Vannevar Labs

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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in startup operations, management consulting, or operational finance — ideally with exposure to defense, national security, or dual-use technology
Creative problem-solving skills paired with humility, grit, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed
High-ownership, analytical, and motivated operator, with a track record of driving impact that scales
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership and executives
East Coast location preferred (role is remote-first)

Responsibilities

Own systems for visibility and accountability, ensuring the company can move fast without losing control of spend, performance, or execution
Build and scale core operational systems that enable disciplined growth, from improving cost efficiency to upleveling our people strategy to building the infrastructure for future investments
Work directly with the executive team on other high-impact special projects that drive near-term operational excellence and long-term growth

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

StrategyBusiness OperationsExecutive ReportingScaling OperationsCost ManagementPerformance TrackingOperational ExcellenceSystems DesignAccountability Frameworks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is $160,000-$190,000 plus equity and 401K match. Individual pay within the range is determined based on factors not specified here.

Is this role remote or does it require an office location?

The role is remote-first with an East Coast location preferred.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 3–5+ years in startup operations, management consulting, or operational finance, ideally with defense or national security exposure. Key skills include creative problem-solving, humility, grit, high-ownership, analytical abilities, and partnering with senior leadership.

What is the company culture like at Vannevar Labs?

Vannevar is a small agile team of world-class engineers and veteran strategists focused on mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 3–5+ years in startup operations, consulting, or operational finance with defense exposure, plus high-ownership, analytical skills, creative problem-solving, humility, grit, and experience partnering with executives.

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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