
Chief of Staff, Mission at Vannevar Labs. . Location: New York, New York, United States; Remote. Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries.. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China—from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion. Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers. Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives.. . Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people. Vannevar is a small agile team combining world-class engineers with veteran strategists who bring deep expertise in defense and tradecraft. We’re building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth. In just three years, we grew from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieved early profitability, and reached unicorn status—proving that disruption doesn’t require an ego, and staying power doesn’t mean standing still.. . . About the role. . Th. is role will. . be. . directly. . supporting the growth, strategy, government relations, and success functions (“Mission”) at Vannevar . as the Chief of Staff to the. President. . . Over the last . few years. , . we’ve. experienced . rapid. growth. that . has . >. 25. xing our revenue and ~. 5. xing our customer base. . You. w. ill . be. critical to . driving con. tinue. d . growth. .. . . What you'll do. . . Partner with Mission leadership to identify and execute the top strategic goals, align team efforts and resources, and proactively anticipate future needs and planning. . . Support . Vannevar’s . cross-functional growth bets and investments, working closely with product and engineering to . uncover. . customer needs. , . codify our value . proposition, . scope. . these . new opportunities. , and align resources accordingly. . . Ensure the highest-performing team members are working on the most critical problems. and . adjust team structure as needed to meet . these . goals. . . Prepare for key external meetings and events by gathering strategic context, crafting talking points, and ensuring messaging aligns with our business priorities . . . Maintain clear and consistent communication within the Mission team and across Vannevar functions on relevant business context, current priorities, and lessons learned. . . . What we look for. . . 3. + years of full-time experience in . consulting or finance, with . experience with . startups. , . defense. and national security. , or technology . a plus . . . Previous. executive-level exposure via Chief of Staff-like roles. . . Proactive ownership mindset with proven . track record. of “getting things done”. . . Grit and creativity when faced with a roadblock. . . Strong, speedy written and verbal communications skills. . . East Coast location preferred. . . . . What we offer. . The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 cash + equity + 401K match. Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training. . . Other notable benefits include:. . . Health, dental, and vision insurance . . 100% remote first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and all full-time employees have WeWork access, with dedicated Vannevar offices in DC, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Honolulu. . Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules. . Lifestyle stipends - monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend and family planning assistance . . Salary top-up during military reserve duty. . Fully paid parental leave . . Child and pet care reimbursement during travel . . . . Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.. . . . We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!. . . . IMPORTANT NOTICE. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data. Please be vigilant of potential scams.