Senior VP, Aerospace & Defense Strategy & Transactions

Capstone; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone is seeking a Senior Vice President for Aerospace and Defense to lead the A&D transaction advisory and strategy practice. This senior, client-facing role translates policy and regulatory developments into investment insights and leads due diligence across aerospace, defense, space, and national security opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in A&D consulting or related fields, with direct exposure to buy-side or sell-side due diligence, and holds a Bachelor's degree (MA/MBA

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace/defense consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or a related transaction advisory environment.
• Direct exposure to commercial due diligence or M&A processes.
• A&D policy fluency and ability to apply budgeting, contracting, regulatory frameworks to diligence.
• Excellent presentation and data visualization skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, eligible to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy and regulatory analysis across the A&D sector for clients.
• Lead commercial due diligence engagements on aerospace/defense targets for PE and institutional clients.
• Stay ahead of developments shaping the sector and flag risks and opportunities through analyses and client engagements.

Skills

A&D policy fluency

Client facing

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MA/MBA preferred

Job description

Capstone is seeking a Senior Vice President for Aerospace and Defense to lead the A&D transaction advisory and strategy practice. This senior, client-facing role translates policy and regulatory developments into investment insights and leads due diligence across aerospace, defense, space, and national security opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in A&D consulting or related fields, with direct exposure to buy-side or sell-side due diligence, and holds a Bachelor's degree (MA/MBA