Responsibilities will include due diligence coordination, synergy, financial modeling and valuation analyses, transaction structuring, legal document reviews and negotiation, integration planning support and managing the internal approval process • Address post-closing activities, including post-close adjustment determination, escrow releases, dispute resolution and rep and warranty insurance expiration dates, among other items • Partner with business segment, sector and division leadership to support integration and separation activities • Build exceptional relationships across the business segments and functional teams • Advise business executives on the financial implications and risks related to key transaction issues and important strategic M&A decisions • Maintain a keen awareness and acumen around Aerospace & Defense industry trends, competitors, disruptive technologies and M&A transactions • Engage with investment bankers on inbound acquisition opportunities and to exchange M&A ideas as well as solicit information and perspectives on companies and business areas of interest • Assist with managing various minority equity investments, including existing as well as new investments • Travel up to 20%. • Bachelors Degree in business/finance/accounting, economics, analytics, engineering or other related quantitative field with 10 years prior experience • Graduate Degree with 8 years prior experience • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience in corporate development • 8 years' experience in corporate development, investment banking, advisory services, venture capital, private equity or management consulting • Preferred Additional Skills: • MBA or Legal degree • Aerospace and Defense industry experience • Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills • Very strong (well above average) MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint skills • Results-oriented, takes the initiative mentality • Demonstrates a highly analytical work ethic/approach • Fast learner with the ability to take initial direction and self-manage to complete assignments on time and to expectations • Highly collaborative team player and leader • Pragmatic with a strong analytical and problem-solving ability • Ability to devise logical methods/approaches.