Mission Lead - Law Enforcement (Clearance Requirement)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Posted a month ago

The role

Mission Leads lead engagements with federal law enforcement, national security, and intelligence stakeholders. You will identify mission problems, shape pilots, and translate operational needs into technical requirements to deliver AI-enabled capabilities.

What you will do

Lead federal law enforcement mission engagements
Build trusted relationships with investigators, agents, and senior leaders across DHS and DOJ
Translate mission needs into actionable plans, requirements, and roadmaps
Map technology to operational workflows
Own deployments and drive adoption with federal customers
Shape pilots and pathways to operational adoption
Communicate technical value in mission terms
Drive mission execution through working groups and operational reviews
Coordinate cross-functional delivery with Product and Engineering teams
Navigate the federal enterprise including acquisition and security considerations

Required qualifications

U.S. Persons status
Current Top Secret clearance
5+ years of experience working within or alongside federal law enforcement, intelligence, or national security organizations
Experience in intelligence analysis, cyber operations, federal investigations, technical program management, and/or related operational functions
Strong technical aptitude
Technical fluency to partner with Product and Engineering teams
Ability to scope and articulate solutions
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive outcomes in complex environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong operational skills including planning, prioritization, and stakeholder management

Nice to have

Direct experience working within the DHS (e.g., HSI, CBP, USCG), DOJ (e.g., FBI, DEA), or related agencies
Background as an intelligence analyst or federal agent with experience leading technical programs or technology-enabled operations
Experience deploying, implementing, or managing software and emerging technologies within federal government environments
Familiarity with AI-enabled intelligence analysis, investigative technologies, data integration, or operational decision-support platforms
Experience navigating federal requirements, acquisition processes, security constraints, and cross-agency coordination

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Remote friendly with WeWork access
Unlimited PTO
Shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar
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

Before you apply

U.S. Persons status required
Current Top Secret clearance required

About the company

Vannevar builds AI systems for the Department of War's most consequential missions. They deploy forward with the people who own the mission, including visiting units in Ukraine.