VP, Washington Operations & Defense Strategy

Frontdoor Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 282,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Parental leave

Learning and development allowances

Paid time off

Job summary

Divergent Technologies seeks a Vice President, Washington Operations to lead the formation and growth of the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia office, serving as the primary liaison to the DoD and other Executive Branch agencies. The role focuses on shaping opportunities, building a strategic pipeline, and driving wins in defense and advanced manufacturing.

The VP will recruit and lead a cross-functional team in government relations, policy, and business development, manage strategy, staffing,

Qualifications

• Current DoD security clearance or ability to obtain and retain clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in defense, aerospace, or national security business development, government relations, or senior government service.
• Demonstrated record of leading strategic engagements with the Department of War, the Military Departments, or other Executive Branch agencies.
• Proven experience identifying and shaping opportunities and contributing to major captures and awards.
• Deep understanding of the defense acquisition process, the federal budget cycle, and the defense industrial base.

Responsibilities

• Represent Divergent as a senior, visible presence in the Washington defense and aerospace community.
• Assist in establishing and leading the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia office, including strategy and staffing.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-caliber team of government relations, policy, and business development professionals.
• Serve as the principal contact with DoD and other Executive Branch agencies and connect with congressional staff and industry partners.
• Build relationships with senior acquisition and budget decision makers and lead strategic engagements to position Divergent as a preferred partner.
• Identify, shape, and qualify new business opportunities prior to formal solicitation.
• Collaborate with the Chief Commercial Officer and Capture teams to develop capture strategies and win themes.
• Provide customer insight, competitive intelligence, and budget/requirements analysis to inform pursuit decisions.

Skills

Security clearance

Bachelor's degree

15+ years experience

Leadership

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Divergent Technologies seeks a Vice President, Washington Operations to lead the formation and growth of the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia office, serving as the primary liaison to the DoD and other Executive Branch agencies. The role focuses on shaping opportunities, building a strategic pipeline, and driving wins in defense and advanced manufacturing.

The VP will recruit and lead a cross-functional team in government relations, policy, and business development, manage strategy, staffing,