Director of Corporate Development (Government Contracting)

TL;DR

Director of Corporate Development (M&A/GovTech): Leading inorganic growth strategy through acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnerships to scale government technology modernization services with an accent on financial modeling and due diligence. Focus on executing the full transaction lifecycle, identifying high-impact targets, and driving post-acquisition value creation.

Location: Must be based in the contiguous United States (specifically in one of the listed states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI)

Salary: $190,000 - $210,000 USD

Company

A public benefit corporation consultancy specializing in technology modernization for federal, state, and local government agencies.

What you will do

• Develop and refine corporate development strategy and strategic priorities in partnership with C-level executives.
• Lead industry research and market intelligence to build a pipeline of acquisition targets and strategic partnerships.
• Develop complex financial models, including DCF and accretion/dilution, to evaluate the economic impact of potential transactions.
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle from initial outreach and term sheets to definitive agreements and closing.
• Oversee the due diligence and integration process across cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Operations.
• Drive post-acquisition value creation by implementing 30, 60, and 90+ day integration plans.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of professional services and government contracting industry dynamics.
• Proven expertise in business valuation, financial modeling, and unit economics.
• Legal authorization to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Nice to have

• MBA or CPA/CFA certification.
• Experience with global or multi-entity professional services organizations.
• Proficiency in GSuite, Slack, and Zoom for remote work.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
• 401(k) match of 4% of salary.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Paid parental leave and sabbatical leave options.
• Remote-first environment with home office setup assistance and utility reimbursement.
• Annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications.