Strategic Communications Manager, Vannevar Labs
Defense for the digital domain
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Defense for the digital domain
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
We build software for our nation's most pressing national security problems.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong communications expertise, capable of overseeing all aspects of communications and marketing to help position Vannevar Labs as a leader in national security technology
- 5+ years of experience in communications and marketing, ideally within the defense, technology, or startup sectors
- Proven experience in building and leading teams that produce high-impact communications and marketing campaigns
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, public relations, and content strategy
- A track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies, from concept to execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messages
- A passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the national security technology landscape
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment, with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset
What the job involves
- Vannevar Labs is looking for a Strategic Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of our communications and marketing strategy
- This role will focus on building out a team dedicated to driving the company’s business objectives through strategic communications, media relations, digital marketing, and thought leadership and internal communications
- You will work closely with leadership to craft and deliver compelling messages that resonate with external stakeholders, customers, and employees alike
- Strategic Communications: Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that align with Vannevar Labs' business objectives, including media relations, think tank engagement, public affairs, and internal communications
- Brand Building: Work closely with our leadership to shape and maintain a compelling company narrative that articulates our mission, technology and impact
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media, analysts, and external stakeholders to enhance the company’s visibility and reputation
- Content Creation and Distribution: Oversee the creation of high quality written, visual, and multimedia content for external communications, including press releases, blogs, newsletters, and social media
- Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication and marketing strategies
Our take
As intelligence analysts work to solve rapidly evolving and increasingly challenging national security problems, modern technology is vital in achieving optimal results as there is no room for failure. Vannevar Labs’ innovative foreign text platform, delivers solutions to some of today’s most important national security problems.
The company’s workflow platform Decrypt, uses machine learning and automation to understand, target, and respond to foreign actors in ways not previously possible. The platform is a proven success, driving Vannevar’s growth and attracting a $40M OTA contract with the Department of Defense.
Yielding impressive traction so far, the company is using its latest Series B funding round to invest in new product development. Vannevar Labs is also aiming to win its first multi-year program from Decrypt. Should it be successful, the level of guaranteed sales and revenue would be a turning point in the company’s long-term trajectory.
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Company
Employee endorsements
Meaningful work
"Vannevar is tackling some of the biggest defense and engineering problems out there, impacting users and teams at a global scale. The company has..."
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2023
$75m
SERIES B
Aug 2021
$12m
SERIES A
Total funding: $91.5m
Company benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Equity + 401(k) Match
- Open PTO + all Federal Holidays and Dec 23-31
- Paid Parental Leave
- 100% Remote - Work From Anywhere in the US
- Flexible Work Environment - You Manage Your Work Day
- Quarterly Off-Site Travel for Team-Building
Company values
- Obsess Over Users
- Obsess over mission impact
- Operate with speed
- Own the outcome
- Leave your ego at the door
- Operate with integrity
- Be transparent
- Put your wellbeing first
- Team of Jedi
Company HQ
Palo Alto, CA
Articles
Leadership
Nini Hamrick
(President)Former US Intelligence Officer working as a Political & Counterterrorism Programs Analyst. Previous Chief of Staff to the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and was a Counterterrorism Analyst for the United States Department of Defense.
Brett Granberg
(CEO)Current Advisor at Lilt. Former Investor at In-Q-Tel and previously worked as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company.
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