Vannevar Labs · 6 days ago
Senior Strategy & Business Operations Lead
Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter adversaries. The Senior Strategy & Business Operations Lead will own key priorities for the executive team, leading high-impact initiatives to drive operational excellence and growth.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovTechNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Own systems for visibility and accountability, ensuring the company can move fast without losing control of spend, performance, or execution
Build and scale core operational systems that enable disciplined growth, from improving cost efficiency to upleveling our people strategy to building the infrastructure for future investments
Work directly with the executive team on other high-impact special projects that drive near-term operational excellence and long-term growth
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in startup operations, management consulting, or operational finance — ideally with exposure to defense, national security, or dual-use technology
Creative problem-solving skills paired with humility, grit, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed
High-ownership, analytical, and motivated operator, with a track record of driving impact that scales
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership and executives
Preferred
East Coast location preferred (role is remote-first)
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
Company
Vannevar Labs
Vannevar Labs is a technology startup providing defense and national security technologies for critical national security problems.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$87MKey Investors
Felicis
2023-01-18Series B· $75M
2022-11-30Series Unknown
2021-08-25Series A· $12M
Recent News
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