Director of Corporate Development

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Falls Church, VA
Salary
$170,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $251k
This role $200k
$155k most similar roles pay here $307k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $214,625–$287,442 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $200k versus about $251k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Director of Corporate Development

As Director of Corporate Development, you will join the Enterprise Business Office to drive inorganic growth strategies and accelerate the deployment of mission-critical technologies. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Development, you will be a key member in developing go-to-market strategies while aligning Growth and Technology organizations with investment strategies involving acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. Your daily responsibilities include performing market analysis, due diligence, company evaluations, and building investment ROI models. You will manage the full M&A lifecycle, from diligence through execution and integration, while collaborating with Emerging Tech and Partnership teams to build relationships with technology companies, private equity firms, and venture capital firms. The role requires expertise in acquisitions, cross-functional teamwork, and merger and acquisition processes within the government contracting marketplace to solve complex business needs through strategic expansion.

What you'll do

  • Develop go-to-market and growth strategies in collaboration with the Chief Growth Officer.
  • Align internal growth and technology organizations with inorganic growth strategies and investment plans.
  • Conduct market analysis, due diligence, and company evaluations to inform investment decisions.
  • Identify and build relationships with technology companies to expand partnership opportunities.
  • Manage the full M&A lifecycle from initial diligence through execution and integration.
  • Build investment ROI models using financial and business subject matter expertise.
  • Perform rigorous financial analysis and market assessments to support strategic execution.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of total experience.
  • Experience in GovCon corporate development, M&A, and/or growth strategy at an IT services or management consulting firm (preferred).
  • Proficiency in acquisitions, cross-functional teamwork, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
  • Proven track record in market analysis, due diligence, company evaluation, and strategy development.
  • Strong project management, deal process management, and communication skills with executive presence.

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