Director, Corporate Investment
Required skills
- M&A
- corporate strategy
- business development
- hypersonic defense market
- due diligence
- strategic partnerships
- data set
- investment decisions
- KPIs
- high-growth environment
Nice to have
- advanced technologies
- strategic vision
- growth projections
- competitive advantage
- professionalism
- ethical decision-making
Role summary
Stratolaunch is seeking a Director of Corporate Investment to lead inorganic growth through M&A strategy in the hypersonic defense market. This role involves sourcing, due diligence, and deal execution, partnering with senior leadership to define strategic vision and identify growth opportunities. Responsibilities include developing KPIs, establishing scalable systems, and leveraging data for investment decisions. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with an MBA strongly preferred. Minimum of eight years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, business development, or M&A is essential, ideally within aerospace or engineering. The position offers a remote work option and a competitive salary range with bonus potential.
Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.
The Head of Corporate Investment will be responsible for driving inorganic growth through a focused, holistic mergers and acquisition strategy. This role will be responsible for developing and executing plans to acquire new revenue streams and advanced technologies for Stratolaunch. They will also partner with Stratolaunch’s senior leadership team to identify opportunities for strategic partnerships. This individual will forge key relationships with other hypersonic companies and advisors/banks in the industry. The individual will also have responsibility for assisting senior management in collecting and maintaining a proprietary data set covering the hypersonic industry to support investment decisions and long-term planning.
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Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.Benefits and our location(s):
This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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