Leonardo DRS · 1 day ago
Director Corporate Development and M&ABusiness Development
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLeonardo DRS, Inc. is an innovative provider of advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers. The Director of Corporate Development (M&A) leads inorganic growth initiatives, focusing on deal sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and closing while partnering with senior leadership to enhance the company’s portfolio and drive synergies.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain a strategically aligned pipeline of acquisitions, investments, and divestitures
Conduct continuous market scanning to identify targets, emerging technologies, and partnership opportunities
Assist in the sourcing of proprietary deal flow by building relationships with investment banks, advisors, private equity, and industry networks
Co-lead end-to-end deal execution: modeling, valuation, transaction structuring, negotiation support, and Board-level materials
Perform strategic, financial, operational, and commercial analyses to assess value creation and risks
Coordinate cross-functional diligence teams (finance, legal, HR, operations, etc.) and manage diligence timelines
Partner with legal and external advisors on transaction documentation, data rooms, and regulatory issues
Help develop plans for revenue synergies, cost efficiencies, cultural alignment, and operational continuity
Track and report post-merger performance, synergy realization, and ROI
Provide leadership with insights on competitive landscape, consolidation trends, and potential disruptors
Support long-term strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and capital allocation decisions
Prepare executive- and Board-ready presentations articulating strategic rationale, deal economics, and preliminary integration plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance
Demonstrated track record executing transactions from origination through close, preferably in defense or broader industrial sectors
Strong command of valuation methodologies (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions), financial modeling, and analysis
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills; ability to synthesize complex issues into clear recommendations
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience with financial platforms such as FactSet
Strong executive communication skills (written, oral, presentation); experience preparing Board-level materials
Professional presence and ability to interact effectively with senior management and Board members
High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across technical, operational, and financial teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and competing priorities with strong attention to detail
Discretion handling sensitive, confidential information
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs
Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
David Gross
Co-Founder
Philip Perconti
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
2026-01-06
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