Manager/Director of Development

Position Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Development Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid) Target Start Date: ASAP Legal / Security Clearance Status: U.Citizen (Ability to obtain a Secret clearance required) Target Compensation: $125,300 to $233,000 / year (Commensurate with experience, competencies, and market placement). Highly competitive benefits including comprehensive health/medical coverage, retirement/financial programs, generous paid leave, tuition assistance, professional development, and employee recognition programs. Our client is a Fortune 500 industry leader at the intersection of technology, defense, and management consulting . Known for driving mission-critical innovation for government and commercial enterprise clients, they offer an unparalleled platform for executive visibility, high-impact M&A leadership, and career growth. As a Senior Manager in Corporate Development , you will serve as a core leader driving high-impact business diligence, M&A strategy, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. You will partner directly with Market Leaders to lead M&A sourcing, articulate strategic rationales, build comprehensive financial business cases, and guide transactions through integration planning. M&A Strategy & Sourcing: Conduct deep market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments in aerospace, defense, and tech to build prioritized M&A sourcing pipelines. Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build detailed waterfall models, operating P&Ls, financial forecasts, scenario analyses, and valuation frameworks to evaluate potential acquisitions and equity investments. Develop executive-level presentations and actionable recommendations for senior leadership reviews, board meetings, and investment committees. Due Diligence & Integration: Lead business and commercial due diligence while collaborating across functional teams to translate strategic value drivers into actionable integration plans. Team Leadership & Frameworks: Lead and mentor junior team members across the full M&A lifecycle while establishing standardized frameworks and methodologies for business case development. 10+ years of experience within strategy consulting, investment banking, or corporate development. ~ Financial Rigor: Demonstrated experience building complex financial models (waterfalls, forecasts, ROI frameworks, P&Ls) and manipulating large data sets in Excel. ~ Strategic Communication: Exceptional proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel with a track record of structuring complex problems and delivering actionable insights to executive leadership. ~ Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance . ~ Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance. Advanced financial modeling capabilities, including building complex operating P&Ls and running Monte Carlo simulations.