Senior Associate, Defense & Government Services Private Equity

Confidential Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a Senior Associate to support all aspects of the private equity investment lifecycle, including deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio value creation. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership within defense, aerospace, and government services, with a strong emphasis on financial rigor.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of relevant experience, advanced financial modeling, and a genuine interest in mission-critical services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, strategy consulting, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Interest or experience in defense, aerospace, government services, cybersecurity, or federal contracting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities across defense, aerospace, government services, and government technology sectors.
• Build financial models, perform valuation analyses, and support transaction execution.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research.
• Lead due diligence efforts and prepare investment committee materials.
• Work closely with management teams to support growth initiatives, operational improvements, and M&A activity.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and develop value creation recommendations.
• Assist in sourcing new investment opportunities and maintaining industry relationships.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Portfolio management

Deal sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business/Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Associate, Defense & Government Services Private Equity

About Us

We are a boutique private equity firm focused on investing in and scaling businesses across the defense, aerospace, government services, and national security sectors. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial environment provides significant responsibility, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence investment decisions from day one.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate to support all aspects of the investment lifecycle, including deal sourcing, due diligence, transaction execution, portfolio company value creation, and exit planning. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical skills with a genuine interest in defense, government contracting, and mission-critical services businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities across defense, aerospace, government services, and government technology sectors.
• Build financial models, perform valuation analyses, and support transaction execution.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research.
• Lead due diligence efforts and prepare investment committee materials.
• Work closely with management teams to support growth initiatives, operational improvements, and M&A activity.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and develop value creation recommendations.
• Assist in sourcing new investment opportunities and maintaining industry relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, strategy consulting, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Interest or experience in defense, aerospace, government services, cybersecurity, or federal contracting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management abilities.
• CPA, CFA, or other relevant credentials are a plus.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct interaction with senior investment professionals and portfolio company executives.
• Broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle.
• Lean team structure with substantial ownership and visibility.
• Opportunity to invest in businesses supporting national security, government modernization, and critical infrastructure.