Mission Lead (Clearance Required)
Vannevar Labs · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · Oahu
CHECKED 20H AGO
Defenseonsitesenior$150k–$170k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead mission engagements turning pilots into sustained DoD programs.
- Embed with operational units supporting missions across all branches.
- Field products supporting 24/7 operations for 9,000+ users.
What they offer
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity
- Unlimited PTO with federal holiday downtime and year-end break
- 401(k) match
- Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
- Salary top-up during military reserve duty
- Fully paid parental leave
- Child and pet care reimbursement during travel
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven operator with 6+ years owning outcomes in defense or regulated environments who thrives in ambiguity, builds trust with stakeholders, and translates mission needs into executed programs.
Requirements
- U.S. Persons status with at least a current Top Secret US DoD or IC clearance
- 6+ years owning outcomes in complex customer environments (defense, intelligence, public sector, or similarly regulated domains)
- 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
- Strong operational skills: planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and follow-through
Lab profile
About Vannevar Labs
Builds AI systems for the Department of War's most consequential missions.
What they build
- Core platform
- Collection Platform
- Security Platform
Known for
- Forward-deployed engineering with mission owners
- Rapid fielding for combat operations
Key facts
- 125 deployments across branches and combatant commands
- 9,000+ users on fielded product