Job Description:

As a member of the CSD team, the Director, Corporate Development plays an integral and leading role in shaping the strategic direction of the company, with a focus on supporting strategic growth initiatives. The position will support the development and implementation of the portfolio management framework, end-to-end acquisition and divestiture transaction execution, venture investing, and the establishment of strategic partnerships. The role will provide problem-solving support, conduct analysis and research, develop recommendations, and communicate well-articulated conclusions.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with the business and strategy teams to track and identify potential acquisition targets and transactions or partnerships which are aligned with L3Harris’ strategic priorities. Help review and pressure test the acquisition thesis or partnership’s strategic rationale
• Lead the initial acquisition process including: confidentiality agreements; initial due diligence; preliminary financial modeling; transaction valuation; and term sheet preparation
• Lead the execution phase of the acquisition or divestiture process by working closely with the business segment, legal team, external advisors and functional due diligence leads from across the company. 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 - post-close adjustment determination, escrow releases, dispute resolution, rep and warranty insurance expiration dates, etc.
• Partner with the Integration leadership and the business segments to support initial integration activities
• Build 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
• In addition, assist with managing various minority equity investments, including existing as well as new investments
• Ability to travel up to 25-30% as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of prior related experience in business, economics, analytics, engineering or other related quantitative field
• 8 years experience in corporate development, investment banking, advisory services, venture capital, private equity or management consulting

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Business judgment and proven strategic and analytical mindset
• Demonstrated experience in developing business/corporate strategies and deal execution for large, complex global organizations where working across businesses and leading through influence are keys to success
• Understanding of excel financial modeling, financial statements and valuation
• Experience working in a demanding environment with highly motivated and driven professionals
• Experience with venture capital investing and management of investments
• Demonstrated ability to proactively, independently and manage multiple highly demanding projects simultaneously
• Experience interacting with all parties (such as C-suite, investors, bankers, lawyers and other third-party advisors) in a transaction setting - writing and speaking skills.
• Confident, effective communicator with strong executive presence
• Investment Banking and/or Management Consulting experience
• Aerospace and defense industry experienc
• Demonstrates a highly analytical work ethic/approach
• Collaborative team player and leader.
• Pragmatic with an analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to devise logical methods/approaches

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