Director Corporate Development (56678)

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking a Director of Corporate Development located in Marietta, Georgia. This full-time role centers on driving the company's growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives. The candidate will collaborate with leadership to source and execute high-impact transactions.

Requirements include 7-10+ years in M&A, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively with executives. The position involves significant responsibilities in managing a robust pipeline of opportunities and overseeing transaction processes.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Demonstrated success executing transactions in complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business owners, advisors, and private equity firms.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and source acquisition targets by building relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead transactions from initial assessment through closing, including negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

Financial modeling

Valuation expertise

Transaction management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Location: MARIETTA OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA 30062; Position Type: Full Time Indirect; Education Level: Master's Degree; Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%; Job Shift: Day; Job Category: Business Development.

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.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Demonstrated success executing transactions in complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Experience managing end-to-end M&A transaction processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business owners, advisors, and private equity firms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.
• Self-starter with ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or equivalent to comply with U.S. Department of Defense ITAR requirements.

Work Conditions

• Primarily office-based with frequent cross-functional collaboration.
• May require travel for deal sourcing, diligence, and transaction execution.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment supporting strategic growth initiatives.