Corporate Development Specialist (R0246788)

Seneca Resources; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Corporate Development leader based in McLean, VA to drive high‑impact due diligence and company‑wide strategic initiatives. You will partner with Market Leaders to lead M&A sourcing and to develop compelling business cases, leveraging deep market insight and rigorous analysis.

You will build detailed financial waterfall models and forecasts to evaluate opportunities, translating value drivers into integration plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with strategy consulting, investment banking, or corporate development.
• Experience structuring complex problems and delivering insights to senior leadership.
• Experience building complex financial models, including waterfalls and forecasts.
• Experience with Excel modeling and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Government Services, or Tech markets.
• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact business diligence and company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Lead M&A sourcing and develop business cases with market leaders.
• Develop prioritized M&A sourcing pipeline using market insight and analytics.
• Articulate strategic rationale and support business cases for transactions.
• Build detailed waterfall models and financial forecasts for opportunities.
• Translate value drivers into integration planning and guide cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior team members across the M&A lifecycle.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Investment banking

Corporate development

Financial modeling

Excel modeling

PowerPoint presentations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• As a leader within Corporate Development, you will drive high impact business diligence and companywide strategic initiatives.
• You will partner with Market Leaders to lead M&A sourcing and business case development.
• Leveraging deep market insight, and analytical rigor, you will develop prioritized M&A sourcing pipeline.
• For M&A activities, you will partner with market leaders to articulate the strategic rationale and help market leaders build the business case for each transaction.
• You will build detailed waterfall models and financial forecasts to evaluate M&A opportunities. You’ll work with market and functional leaders to translate business case and value drivers into integration planning, supporting the end-to-end M&A process. You’ll be responsible for leading and mentoring junior team members across the M&A lifecycle.
• Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Terms: Direct Hire

Location: McLean, VA

The Opportunity

• As a leader within Corporate Development, you will drive high impact business diligence and companywide strategic initiatives.
• You will partner with Market Leaders to lead M&A sourcing and business case development.
• Leveraging deep market insight, and analytical rigor, you will develop prioritized M&A sourcing pipeline.
• For M&A activities, you will partner with market leaders to articulate the strategic rationale and help market leaders build the business case for each transaction.
• You will build detailed waterfall models and financial forecasts to evaluate M&A opportunities. You’ll work with market and functional leaders to translate business case and value drivers into integration planning, supporting the end-to-end M&A process. You’ll be responsible for leading and mentoring junior team members across the M&A lifecycle.
• Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with strategy consulting, investment banking, or corporate development
• Experience structuring complex problems and delivering insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Experience building complex financial models, including financial waterfalls and forecasts, scenario analyses, ROI frameworks, and valuation assessments to support executive decision-making
• Experience with Microsoft Excel modeling and PowerPoint presentations
• Experience in the Aerospace, Defense, Government Services, or Tech market
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights, including using large data sets in Excel such as pivot tables
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively on cross functional teams
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with federal budgets
• Experience with complex Excel modeling
• Ability to build complex operating P&Ls and develop Monte Carlo simulations
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Salary Range: Up to $150,000 Annually

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm—we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 organizations to government agencies, we connect professionals with opportunities that drive meaningful impact and support long-term career growth.

When you join Seneca, you gain a team committed to your success. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plans, and continuous support throughout your assignment. Our recruiters and account managers invest in understanding your goals and placing you in roles aligned with your talents and ambitions.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.