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Strategy & Business Operations Lead (Mission)

Vannevar Labs, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Vannevar Labs is at the forefront of defense technology, building advanced AI solutions to deter adversaries in the 21st century's rapidly evolving conflict landscape. We believe that foresight is equivalent to firepower, and our agentic AI is specifically designed to compete with global powers, simulating complex scenarios and providing critical recommendations to decision-makers. Our technology is trusted and actively deployed in the Indo-Pacific region, contributing to peace and saving lives.
• We are a company built on the foundation of exceptional people, bringing together world-class engineers and seasoned strategists with deep expertise in defense and tradecraft. Our culture is defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth. In just three years, we've experienced remarkable growth, scaling from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieving early profitability, and reaching unicorn status. This trajectory demonstrates our ability to disrupt the industry without compromising our core values or momentum.
• This pivotal role of Strategy & Business Operations Lead is designed for an individual who will own key strategic priorities on behalf of Vannevar’s executive team, working in close partnership with our founders. You will be instrumental in driving high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that shape the future growth of Vannevar, meticulously balancing speed, cost discipline, and operational excellence.
• Following a period of rapid expansion, this position is critical for capturing new market opportunities while simultaneously strengthening our core operational, financial, and people systems. The role offers unparalleled visibility across the entire organization, fostering close collaboration with senior leadership. It also presents a clear and defined career path, with opportunities to grow into a Chief of Staff role or assume ownership of a specific business function or line of business over time.
• Your primary responsibilities will include owning and refining systems that ensure visibility and accountability across the company. This means establishing robust frameworks that allow us to maintain agility and speed without sacrificing control over our expenditure, performance metrics, or execution timelines. You will be the architect of processes that keep us on track and informed.
• You will be tasked with building and scaling core operational systems essential for disciplined growth. This encompasses a wide range of activities, from enhancing cost efficiency and optimizing resource allocation to elevating our people strategy and developing the foundational infrastructure required for future investments and scaling. Your efforts will directly contribute to our sustainable expansion.
• A significant part of your role will involve working directly with the executive team on a variety of high-impact special projects. These initiatives will be crucial for driving immediate operational excellence and laying the groundwork for long-term strategic growth. You will be a key player in tackling our most pressing challenges and seizing emerging opportunities.
• This role requires a proactive and analytical mindset, with a proven ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion. You will need to be comfortable navigating ambiguity, making data-driven decisions, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Your ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans will be paramount.
• We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about building and scaling a world-class defense technology company. If you are eager to make a significant impact and contribute to a team dedicated to national security, this is an exceptional opportunity.

🎯 Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in startup operations, management consulting, or operational finance, with a preference for exposure to defense, national security, or dual-use technology.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and executives, influencing decisions and driving alignment.
• High-ownership mentality, with a proven track record of driving measurable impact and scaling operations.
• Creative problem-solving skills, coupled with humility, grit, and a proactive 'roll-up-your-sleeves' attitude.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary ($160,000-$190,000) plus equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Remote-first work environment with WeWork access.
• Unlimited PTO, company-wide downtime during federal holidays, and year-end company-wide off time.
• 401(k) match.
• Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends.
• Salary top-up during military reserve duty.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Child and pet care reimbursement during travel.

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

$160k-190k

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About Vannevar Labs, Inc.

Vannevar Labs is a defense technology company that builds AI software to help the U.S. and allied governments understand and counter global threats. Its products ingest open-source, commercial and classified data to generate finished intelligence, targeting insights and mission planning tools for defense and intelligence agencies.

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