Sr. Principal, Business Development & Head of Air Force Strategy
Divergent · Torrance, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $179,610 - $246,960
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days Divergent's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Divergent's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Divergent
- high 88 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
- Hiring momentum
- 106 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-30
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Divergent's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Divergent.
About this role
Divergent is looking for a Senior Principal, Business Development and Head of Air Force Strategy to lead strategic engagement with the Department of the Air Force. This role involves defining and executing the company's Air Force strategy, managing key relationships, and driving business growth through partnerships and initiatives. The position requires collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align business objectives with customer needs in the defense sector.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Divergent as an employer.
What you need
- Senior leadership experience within or supporting the U.S. Air Force
- Proven success leading business development and strategic partnerships in the national security or defense sector
- Experience developing and executing long-term business strategies for organizational growth
- Experience influencing executive-level decision making in the U.S. Department of Defense
- Strong understanding of advanced manufacturing and defense innovation ecosystems
- Exceptional communication and executive presence
Nice to have
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing applications and/or munition weapon systems
- Active DoD Security Clearance
- Established relationships with senior Department of the Air Force leadership and defense industry executives
- Experience supporting or leading strategic capture efforts for large defense programs
What you get
- Holistic Compensation Package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary bonuses
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and PPO options
- Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage
- Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
Worth weighing
- Remote role with travel expectations to various locations
- No specific mention of the company's technology stack or tools used
- Vague on the exact nature of the strategic initiatives and partnerships
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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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