Vannevar
Defense Technology
MissionLead-International
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“Mission Lead - International at Vannevar. Skills: Business development, Customer success, International opportunities. Build relationships. Maintain relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve operational outcomes; Achieve meaningful outcomes
Industry & Context.
50% travel Europe, Frequent travel, International travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years experience defense, Experience military customers, Experience business development, Ability lead conversations, Ability build trust, Ability operate independently, Current Top Secret clearance
Nice to Have
Experience international business development, Familiarity FMS, Familiarity DCS, Familiarity security cooperation programs, Experience allied militaries, Experience partner nation militaries
What You'll Do.
Maintain relationships
Identify mission opportunities
Expand international footprint
Lead business development
Conduct discovery conversations
Perform capability demonstrations
Support operational evaluations
Develop strategic account plans
Serve mission-facing owner
Manage international customer engagements
Manage international customer deployments
Articulate problem solutions
Partner with product teams
Partner with engineering teams
Partner with mission teams
Translate customer needs
Help customers navigate procurement
Help customers navigate acquisition
Help customers navigate transition pathways
Support pilot programs
Support operational demonstrations
Support field deployments
Represent Vannevar conferences
Represent Vannevar military exercises
Represent Vannevar industry events
Represent Vannevar customer engagements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Product teams; Engineering teams; Mission teams
Communication Scope
Briefing senior leaders; Communicate effectively
Process & Methodology
Strategic account planning
Full Job Description
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 We are looking for a Mission Lead, International to help Vannevar build and deepen relationships with allied defense and national security organizations around the world. This role sits at the intersection of business development, mission execution, and customer success. Roughly 50% of your time will be focused on identifying, developing, and expanding international opportunities, while the other 50% will be spent ensuring customers achieve meaningful operational outcomes with Vannevar's products. You will serve as both a trusted advisor and a strategic growth partner to allied military and government organizations. On any given trip, you may find yourself briefing senior military leaders, demonstrating Vannevar's software to operational users, identifying new mission opportunities, supporting a pilot deployment, or helping a customer navigate the path from initial interest to
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