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