CareerPlan

Senior Mission Manager (Clearance Required)

Washington / District of ColumbiaFull-time$180k–$220k2026-11-07
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Senior mission-facing leader driving program-based adoption of Vannevar Labs' technology within government program offices.

Role type

Senior Mission Manager

Builds

Government-funded programs and pilots for defense/cyber capabilities

Domain

Defense, Cyber, Information Warfare, ISR

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Government/defense mission experience, Technical domain expertise (cyber, networks, C2), Program scoping and pitching, Budgeting and contracting navigation, Technical fluency in software/agents, Stakeholder coordination

Preferred skills

Acquisition experience, Resource sponsor experience, Program manager experience

Technologies

Agent-based systems, Modern software systems

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 (budgets, requirements, contracting), Partner with product/engineering teams, Convert successful pilots into sustained programs

Seniority

Senior, 15-20+ years experience