VP, Defense Programs

The posting, as Divergent wrote it

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

Divergent Technologies is seeking a Vice President, Defense Programs to serve as the company’s authority on how the Department of War buys, funds, and fields capability. Working at the intersection of Divergent’s business development, engineering, and manufacturing teams and the defense acquisition community and the requirements and resourcing communities that assign funding priorities, this leader translates program requirements, budgets, and acquisition pathways into pursuit strategy and executable program positions, helping Divergent become a trusted partner on the programs that matter most to the warfighter and the defense industrial base.

The Role

Defense Program Strategy, Engagement, and Positioning

• Build and maintain a current engagement map of priority Department of War, Military Department, and defense agency programs where Divergent’s advanced manufacturing capabilities can accelerate schedule, reduce cost, or strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Identify where Divergent fits in programs of record, rapid acquisition efforts, and emerging requirements, and advise leadership on the right entry point and acquisition pathway for each.
• Develop program-level positioning that links Divergent’s capabilities to customer pain points in production capacity, lead time, and industrial base risk.
• Represent Divergent at DoW and industry events
• Engage requirements and resource sponsors across OSW, the Joint Staff, the Military Departments, and CAPE, in coordination with the Chief Commercial Officer’s congressional engagement, so that requirements, budgets, and acquisition strategy align.

Acquisition and Procurement Expertise

• Provide authoritative guidance on the defense acquisition process, including requirements generation, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), source selection, and contracting.
• Advise on FAR and DFARS requirements, Other Transaction Authorities, Middle Tier of Acquisition, SBIR/STTR, and other nontraditional pathways.
• Guide teaming, subcontracting, and supplier qualification strategy with primes and other industry partners.

Capture & Business Development Partnership

• Partner with the Chief Commercial Officer and the Business Development, Capture, Proposal, and Analysis teams to shape pursuits ahead of formal solicitation and to inform bid/no-bid decisions.
• Provide customer insight, program-office and budget intell

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thin a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

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