Corporate Development Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA, is seeking a Corporate Development Lead to drive the deal lifecycle across strategy, valuation, modeling, and negotiation for joint ventures, minority investments, and acquisitions. You will work with our technology accelerator and corporate venture teams to inform the firm’s broader financial and market strategy.

The ideal candidate has experience in corporate development or investment banking, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate development, investment banking, partnerships, or growth investing.
• Experience with equity investments, M&A, or joint ventures.
• Knowledge of complex financial models for deal structures.
• Ability to structure problems, deliver insights and identify risks.
• Ability to build operational P&Ls across teams.
• Ability to scope and define strategy for investment options.
• Prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead on deal lifecycle activities including strategy, valuation, modeling, and negotiation.
• Collaborate with Booz Allen's technology accelerator and corporate venture teams.
• Evaluate strategic financial alternatives and perform scenario analyses.
• Coordinate with senior leaders to execute M&A and inorganic investments.
• Understand defense/government ecosystem and major technology trends.

Skills

Corporate development

Investment banking

Strategic partnerships

Financial modeling

Operational P&Ls

Strategy scoping

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Number: R0252814

Corporate Development Lead

The Opportunity

Serve as a Lead on the Corporate Development team, supporting the deal lifecycle across strategy, valuation, financial modeling, and negotiation for joint ventures, minority investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Work closely with the company’s technology accelerator and corporate venture teams. Assist with evaluating the broader corporate financial and market strategy of Booz Allen across our sectors. Leverage knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, and different business models such as services and software to inform the development of dynamic financial statement modeling and financial metrics. Assess strategic financial alternatives through merger consequences analyses, including accretion and dilution, leveraged buyout, discounted cash flow, sum-of-parts, public trading comparables, precedent transactions, and IRR or ROI returns modeling. Execute M&A and other inorganic investment and transaction processes in coordination with senior corporate and market leaders. Comprehend the defense or government ecosystem, major commercial technology trends and players, and the operational, legal, and financial structures of complex business collaborations. Use dual-use technologies, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector negotiation. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

You Have

• Experience as part of corporate development, investment banking, strategic partnerships, or growth investing
• Experience with alternative business models such as equity investments, M&A, or joint ventures
• Knowledge of working with complex financial models for various deal structures
• Ability to structure complex problems, deliver insights and recommendations, and identifying key risks
• Ability to work across teams to build operational P&Ls
• Ability to scope and define strategy for various investment options
• Ability to prioritize work streams appropriately and move among differing tasks quickly
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Ability to synthesizelarge amountsof information,identifyissues, and recommend solutions proactively
• Ability to brief senior audiences in a clear and concise manner
• Possession of excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Possession of excellent analytical and communication skills
• Master’s degree

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.