Government Relations Manager - Clearance Required
Vannevar Labs
Washington, District of Columbia
Full-Time
$3
RemoteManager
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 Chinafrom 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. Were 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 statusproving that disruption doesnt require an ego, and staying power doesnt mean standing still.
We are looking for a Government Relations Manager to work directly with our Senior Vice President for policy and strategy to expand Vannevars government relations effort. As a Government Relations Manager, you will develop legislative strategies that result in policies, authorities and long-term program funding that support the companys strategic objectives. You will lead engagements with key legislative stakeholders on Capitol Hill, highlighting areas where Vannevar is leading in adoption of emerging national security technology. Youll support our existing Department of Defense deployments and help us expand into new national security missions. You will work closely with the mission team to understand our relationships with program offices and deployment goals. Youll analyze budget justification books, congressional testimony and other relevant government documents to understand our customers requirements and resources to shape go to market strategies.
You are passionate about building next generation capabilities for our public servants and have experience in navigating complex legislative processes to drive new technology adoption and program scaling within the Department of Defense. You have navigated Capitol Hills defense or intelligence committees and issues as a senior staffer and/or in an external government
relations role, preferably with specific expertise in Appropriations. Successful candidates will have direct experience working for congressional Democrats as staff in a Members office, on a committee staff, or in a Democratic caucus leadership role and bring established relationships with Democratic Members and staff on the Hill. You are motivated to work on a small team where you can
have an outsized impact and drive significant growth at a national security startup by marrying up government relations to go-to market strategy through creative approaches, deep understanding of our technologies and their applications to strategic competition with nation states.