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Space Portfolio Lead

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At a Glance

Location
Torrance, California, United States
Experience
10+ years
Compensation
. S06 / Space Portfolio Lead: $155,500 - $213,810 Pay Range $155,500 — $213,810
Posted
2026-03-23T16:09:06-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Finance
  • Government

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Active Secret Clearance desired; Top Secret Clearance preferred

10+ years leading new product introduction or capture in aerospace & defense

Proven ability to deliver on complex technical programs and manage relationships with senior-level government and industry officials.

Demonstrated success in securing new business and executing large-scale programs

Deep familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle (FAR, DFARS, OT agreements) and with emerging primes or Tier-1 suppliers

Compensation & Benefits

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at level S06 as evaluated through our interview process.

S06 / Space Portfolio Lead: $155,500 - $213,810

Pay Range

$155,500

$213,810 USD

Responsibilities

Success requires operating fluently across primes, government leaders, program managers, and engineers to own the portfolio’s roadmap and grow contractable opportunities in a market.

Craft and maintain a multi-year business development strategy that bridges Divergent’s offerings with key customers, defines target programs, and sequences entry points with corresponding revenue and hiring ramps in coordination with senior leadership.

Drive opportunity shaping with government program offices and prime contractors, ensuring Divergent’s additive and generative design capabilities are wining themes in upcoming solicitations.

Structure and negotiate partnership constructs (MoUs, MoAs, OTAs, CRADAs,) that expand market growth while protecting core Divergent IP.

Coordinate with capture, contracts, program, and technical stakeholders to ensure the successful development and execution of programs within assigned portfolio areas,

Develop and implement robust go-to-market through the identification of key stakeholders across DoD, industrial base, and congressional leaders