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Position:  Director of Corporate Strategy and Integration (Job ID:4400)
Location:  Virginia Beach, VA Remote Status: Remote
Job Id:  4400
# of Openings:  1 Director of Corporate Strategy and Integration Purpose: * Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Director of Corporate Strategy and Integration in Virginia Beach, VA to lead enterprise integration planning, support corporate development initiatives, and drive strategic planning efforts that accelerate the company's long-term growth. * This position serves as the executive lead for acquisition integration while providing analytical, financial, and strategic support for corporate growth initiatives and executive decision-making. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, private equity sponsors, investment bankers, legal advisors, and business leaders to evaluate acquisition opportunities, conduct due diligence, lead integration planning, and execute post-acquisition initiatives. * In addition to leading acquisition integration efforts, this role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership by supporting enterprise strategy development, corporate planning, business transformation initiatives, and organizational performance improvements. * This role can be Remote. Job Description: Corporate Development & Acquisition Strategy * Conduct market research, competitive analyses, and strategic assessments to identify inorganic growth opportunities. * Develop business cases and strategic recommendations to support executive investment decisions. * Lead financial analyses and valuation assessments for acquisition opportunities. * Coordinate transaction execution activities, including due diligence and acquisition close support. Executive Planning & Decision Support * Develop executive-level briefings, presentations, and decision packages for senior leadership, private equity sponsors, and the Board of Directors. * Prepare strategic analyses and recommendations related to acquisitions, integration progress, enterprise risks, and strategic initiatives. * Support executive leadership during acquisition strategy reviews and planning sessions. * Assist with annual operating plans and long-range strategic planning cycles. Integration Planning & Management * Lead the development and execution of acquisition integration strategies and detailed integration plans. * Develop integration roadmaps that minimize disruption to customers, employees, and business operations. * Serve as the primary integration program manager responsible for tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive decisions throughout the integration lifecycle. * Coordinate integration efforts across Finance, Human Resources, Contracts, Information Technology, Security, Operations, Business Development, and Communications. * Monitor integration milestones and facilitate timely issue resolution to maintain integration momentum. * Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure realization of acquisition objectives, operational synergies, and strategic milestones following transaction close. Due Diligence & Transaction Support * Coordinate due diligence transition activities to ensure a seamless transition from acquisition planning through execution. * Identify transaction risks and integration considerations while recommending mitigation strategies. * Develop Day One readiness plans and 100-Day integration plans. * Support transition planning activities through transaction closing. Enterprise Strategy * Support the development and execution of Valkyrie's long-range corporate strategy. * Lead strategic assessments of new markets, capabilities, and growth opportunities. * Conduct market analyses, competitive assessments, and scenario planning. * Evaluate organizational capabilities and recommend improvements that support long-term growth. * Monitor industry trends, customer priorities, competitive positioning, and emerging technologies to inform corporate strategy. Qualifications: * Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related field and at least a Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, management consulting, mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory, private equity portfolio operations, or related strategic leadership roles. * Must have demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. * Must have experience leading acquisition evaluations, financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-merger integration. * Must have strong financial analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills. * Must have experience developing executive-level presentations and facilitating executive decision-making. * Must have demonstrated ability to leverage generative AI and productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) to improve research, analysis, communication, and operational effectiveness. * Must have the ability to work effectively with senior executives, Board members, investors, and external advisors in a fast-paced environment. Desired Qualifications: * MBA preferred. * Experience supporting aerospace, defense, government contracting, technology, or industrial organizations, preferred. * Experience with change management, organizational optimization, or integration and transition planning, preferred. Security Requirements: * None. Travel Requirements: * 10%- Occasional travel as required to support acquisitions, integration activities, and executive meetings. * If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:  https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )  Physical Requirements: * Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. * Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. * Communicating with others to exchange information and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Pre-Employment Requirements: Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment. Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) Pay Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year Apply for this Position