Mission Lead - SOF - Clearance Required

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Overview

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower.

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About the Role

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Responsibilities

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→Lead mission engagements. Build trusted relationships with operational, technical, and leadership stakeholders to understand mission needs, constraints, and success criteria.
→Translate mission problems into plans. Turn mission needs into clear problem statements, requirements, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
→Shape pilots and pathways to scale. Define objectives, timelines, and adoption plans that convert early wins into sustained programs.
→Communicate the “why” and the “how.” Create crisp technical narratives that map our agent-based capabilities to mission requirements and operational constraints.
→Run the operating cadence. Lead weekly customer syncs, internal standups, executive updates/QBRs, action-item tracking, and risk reviews, as applicable.
→Coordinate cross-functional delivery. Partner closely with Product and Engineering to ensure mission context is reflected in scope, tradeoffs, and delivery plans.
→Navigate program realities. Help stakeholders work through requirements development, budgeting cycles, contracting pathways, and coordination across organizations.
→Enable adoption. Coordinate onboarding, training, and customer success so the customer can use and sustain the capability.
→Maintain durable account knowledge. Keep high-signal documentation in Notion: stakeholders, org charts, use cases, timelines, deliverables, decisions, and lessons learned.
→Support expansion. Identify adjacent use cases and partner with Account teams where applicable.

6+ years owning outcomes in complex customer environments (preferably in the SOF or PSYOPs/IO community)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally without consistent guidance
Strong written and verbal communication; able to synthesize ambiguity into clear plans and execution
Ability to scope and articulate a solution credibly: connect mission problems to software capabilities and measurable outcomes
Sufficient technical fluency to partner effectively with Product and Engineering and translate complex concepts into mission-relevant narratives
Strong operational skills: planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and follow-through

Nice to Have

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Experience with deployments or fielding in secure/regulated environments (e.g., ATO/IL environments, classified workflows, compliance constraints)
Experience navigating within programs (requirements, budgets, authorities, timelines, contracting pathways)
Deep expertise in a specific mission or technical domain (e.g., cyber, information warfare, ISR, networks, operations, warfare systems/command and control)
Experience running executive-level customer updates (QBRs, steering committees)

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 + equity + 401K match. Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training.

Health, dental, and vision insurance
100% remote first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and all full time employees have WeWork access
Unlimited 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

Vannevar 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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