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Senior Mission Manager (Clearance Required)

💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-09-24

Core

Senior mission-facing leader driving adoption of Vannevar Labs' technology within government program offices to convert mission value into funded programs.

Role type

Senior Mission Manager (Government/Defense)

Builds

Government-funded programs and pilots for defense missions

Domain

Defense, Government, Cyber, Information Warfare, ISR, Networks, Operational Intelligence

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Government/defense mission leadership, program scoping, stakeholder pitching, budgeting cycle navigation, technical fluency in software/agent-based systems, ambiguity management

Preferred skills

Acquisition experience, resource sponsor experience, program manager experience

Technologies

Software systems, agent-based approaches

Responsibilities

Lead engagements with program offices to identify mission problems, translate program needs into technical narratives, scope and shape program-based pilots, pitch technology to build trust with program managers, navigate programmatic realities including budgeting and contracting, partner with product and engineering teams, convert successful pilots into sustained programs

Seniority

Senior, 15-20+ years experience, retired O5/O6 or equivalent

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