Mission Lead - Cyber (Clearance Required)

2 months, 4 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Cybersecurity
Vannevar Labs

Vannevar Labs

Vannevar Labs is a defense company that combines top engineering talent with decades of mission experience to deliver state-of-the-art technology to those in need. They specialize in a foreign text workflow platform, Decrypt, designed for national secu...

Aerospace & Defense
11-50
$87M raised

Description

  • Lead cyber mission engagements with operators, analysts, planners, technical teams, and senior leaders across the cyber mission community.
  • Translate mission needs into problem statements, requirements, success metrics, and execution roadmaps aligned to mission outcomes.
  • Map AI-enabled technology to cyber workflows such as mission planning, targeting, intelligence production, defensive operations, vulnerability analysis, and command decision-making.
  • Shape pilots and adoption pathways by defining objectives, timelines, evaluation criteria, and transition plans.
  • Communicate technical value in mission terms through compelling narratives tied to real workflows and measurable impact.
  • Drive customer engagements, working groups, operational reviews, executive updates, action tracking, and risk mitigation across stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to incorporate mission requirements, operational realities, and user feedback into product development.
  • Navigate requirements development, capability integration, acquisition processes, budgeting cycles, security considerations, and organizational coordination.
  • Support onboarding, training, workflow integration, and change management to help users adopt and sustain the capability.
  • Maintain deep awareness of customer organizations, stakeholders, mission sets, and evolving cyber challenges while identifying adjacent growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience within or alongside the U.S. cyber mission community in cyber operations, cyber defense, vulnerability analysis, mission planning, intelligence, or related operational cyber functions.
  • Direct experience supporting or working with U.S. Cyber Command and a strong understanding of the cyber mission landscape.
  • U.S. Persons status and at least a current Top Secret clearance are required.
  • Must be based in Washington, D.C. and able to work in secure or classified environments with periodic travel.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally without consistent guidance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize ambiguity into clear plans and execution.
  • Ability to scope and articulate solutions credibly by connecting 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 in planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and follow-through.
  • Experience with CYBERCOM staff, a Cyber Service Component, NSA, Joint Staff, or other cyber-focused organizations is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled mission workflows, cyber mission planning, intelligence analysis, or operational decision support platforms is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $150,000 to $170,000 plus equity and a 401(k) match.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 100% remote-first work environment.
  • Unlimited PTO, including competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
  • Monthly stipends for mental health, wellness, fitness, and in-home office setup, plus family planning assistance.
  • Salary top-up during military reserve duty.
  • Fully paid parental leave.
  • Child and pet care reimbursement during travel.

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