Mission Lead - Cyber (Clearance Required)
Vannevar · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Vannevar's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 39% of Vannevar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vannevar
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 45 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vannevar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vannevar.
About this role
The Mission Lead - Cyber role at Vannevar involves leading engagements with government stakeholders in the cyber mission community to identify and address mission challenges. You will translate operational needs into actionable plans, coordinate across various teams, and drive the adoption of AI-enabled capabilities to enhance cyber operations. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex environments while maintaining mission awareness.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vannevar as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience working within or alongside the U.S. cyber mission community in cyber operations, cyber defense, vulnerability analysis, mission planning, intelligence, or related operational cyber functions
- Direct experience supporting or working with U.S. Cyber Command and strong understanding of the cyber mission landscape
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally without consistent guidance
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to synthesize ambiguity into clear plans and execution
- Ability to scope and articulate a solution credibly: connect mission problems to software capabilities and measurable outcomes
- Sufficient technical fluency to partner effectively with Product and Engineering and translate complex concepts into mission-relevant narratives
Nice to have
- Experience with CYBERCOM staff, a Cyber Service Component, NSA, Joint Staff, or other cyber-focused organizations
- Familiarity with AI-enabled mission workflows, cyber mission planning, intelligence analysis, or operational decision support platforms
Worth weighing
- U.S. Persons status with at least a current Top Secret clearance is required
- This role requires time in secure or classified environments and periodic travel
- The position is customer-facing and based in Washington D.C.
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Listed by Vannevar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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