Director, Aerospace & Defense Strategy Advisory

Lever, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance & CPA support

Discretionary incentive compensation

Remote & Hybrid options

Wellness program

Job summary

Aprio seeks a Director for its Aerospace, Defense, and Government Advisory practice to lead client strategy engagements, shape growth, and build high-performing teams. You will originate opportunities, manage scoping and delivery, and partner with senior executives across defense and aerospace.

The role combines thought leadership with practical execution in a fast-growing advisory business. You will develop proprietary offerings, mentor managers and associates, and leverage AI tools to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total professional experience; 6+ years in a management consulting firm, investment bank, or corporate strategy/M&A in defense/aerospace/national security.
• Demonstrated record of leading client engagements end to end, including scoping, staffing and delivery.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred; ability to develop market models and forecast budgets.

Responsibilities

• Own client strategy engagements end to end, including scoping, staffing, project planning, delivery, and client presentation.
• Lead strategy projects evaluating growth and investment opportunities in US government and commercial aerospace sectors.
• Provide oversight of data collection, research, and analysis across macroeconomic and industry trends.
• Synthesize insights into client-ready messaging and final deliverables.

Skills

Strategy Leadership

M&A Advisory

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Financial Modeling

Executive Interaction

AI in Advisory

Education

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

Due Diligence

Financial Modeling Tools

Job description

Aprio seeks a Director for its Aerospace, Defense, and Government Advisory practice to lead client strategy engagements, shape growth, and build high-performing teams. You will originate opportunities, manage scoping and delivery, and partner with senior executives across defense and aerospace.

The role combines thought leadership with practical execution in a fast-growing advisory business. You will develop proprietary offerings, mentor managers and associates, and leverage AI tools to