Mission Systems Director

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter adversaries. We're looking for a senior acquisition leader to join Vannevar Labs to shape long-cycle opportunities across PEOs and major program offices.

Requirements

• Former PEO, Deputy PEO, Senior PMW lead, ACAT I/II PM, or equivalent Senior Program Manager.
• First-hand experience navigating JCIDS, DAS, budgeting cycles, POM builds, milestone decisions, integration pipelines, T&E, and sustainment pathways.
• Strong network across program offices, technical authorities, warfare centers, primes, and integrators.
• Familiarity with how software, networks, cyber, or mission systems capabilities are built, evaluated, integrated, and purchased.
• Experience partnering closely with industry or evaluating industry proposals—able to guide strategy, shaping, and competitive positioning from the government perspective.
• Strong communication instincts—able to translate complex acquisition and program realities into clear guidance for a fast-moving startup.
• Desire to help shape something new, with comfort operating in ambiguity and a bias toward action.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Remote friendly with WeWork access
• Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year
• 401(k) match
• Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
• Salary top-up during military reserve duty
• Fully paid parental leave
• Child and pet care reimbursement during travel