Director Corporate Development

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking a Director, Corporate Development to lead the company's inorganic growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to evaluate and execute high-impact transactions aligned with growth priorities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing acquisition targets, managing comprehensive due diligence, and developing investment strategies. Strong financial modeling and negotiation skills will be essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and source acquisition targets by building relationships.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with company strategy.
• Lead transactions from initial assessment through closing.

Job description

The Director, Corporate Development is responsible for driving ATS’s inorganic growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions and strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact transactions that align with enterprise growth priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and source acquisition targets by building relationships with company owners, advisors, investment bankers, and intermediaries
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with company strategy across multi-site operations
• Lead transactions from initial assessment through closing, including structuring and negotiating letters of intent and definitive agreements
• Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses including discounted cash flow, comparable company, and precedent transaction methods
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as legal, finance, operations, and technical teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Manage external advisors and ensure alignment across all parties during deal execution
• Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, tax, operational, commercial, and technical areas
• Identify key risks and opportunities and present findings to senior leadership
• Develop investment memos, strategic rationale, and presentation materials for executive approval