Mission Systems Director
Vannevar Labs
About this role
Vannevar Labs is hiring a senior acquisition leader to help drive its PEO-first growth strategy by shaping long-cycle defense program opportunities across major program offices. The role sits within the Mission Systems organization and leverages deep government acquisition and program office experience to help position Vannevar’s AI capabilities for large, durable programs. This is well-suited to a former PEO/Deputy PEO or senior program management leader transitioning into a fast-moving defense tech startup environment.
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About Vannevar Labs
vannevarlabs.comVannevar Labs is a privately funded defense technology company building a “defense prime” focused on competition with China, developing hardware and software for national security. Its platform follows a Sense–Decide–Act model: a global sensing grid (digital intelligence, passive RF), advanced AI to turn data into actionable insights for operational planning, and capabilities for non-kinetic effects. Vannevar supports active DoD and USG deployments with 1,200+ government users, ISR sourcing from 200+ countries, multilingual translation, and billions of historical data points and tens of thousands of feeds. The company emphasizes rapid iteration and co-development with frontline users, privately funding bold, mission‑critical technology bets.
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About Vannevar Labs
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$153k – $205k
per year