Corporate Development Manager
Core
Lead early-stage M&A sourcing, screening, and strategic evaluation in defense technology; develop business cases, valuation analyses, and financial models; coordinate cross-functional due diligence; maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets and competitive intelligence.
Role type
Senior IC corporate development manager (M&A & strategy)
Builds
M&A pipeline, business cases, valuation models, strategic briefs, integration readiness plans
Domain
Defense technology, national security, aerospace, advanced power management
Required skills
M&A sourcing and evaluation, financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence coordination, market intelligence synthesis, executive presentation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, investor relations, aerospace/defense industry knowledge
Technologies
Financial modeling tools, market research platforms, collaboration software
Responsibilities
Lead early-stage M&A sourcing, screening, and strategic evaluation; Develop business cases, valuation analyses, and financial models; Coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts; Maintain a dynamic pipeline of acquisition targets and competitive intelligence; Support post-transaction planning and integration readiness; Monitor industry trends and produce regular strategic briefs for leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
