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Location

Hunt Valley, MD or Arlington, VA

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is part of our Textron Systems segment which is focused on the aerospace and defense market. Visit Textronsystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About this Role

Join a missiondriven defense contractor helping to drive enterprise growth through corporate development including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. You will lead market and financial analyses, establish and manage an opportunity pipeline, develop business cases, evaluate acquisition targets, and drive integration planning. You will accomplish this by fostering collaboration across both the Corporate and Business Segment including with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams and building consensus around strategic initiatives that deliver measurable value.

What You'll Do

• Own business cases for key decisions and growth opportunities (market assessments, financial modeling/valuation, sensitivity analyses, gotomarket recommendations).
• Lead M&A activities such as target sourcing, strategic fit assessments, preliminary financials, accretion/dilution analysis, deal rationale, and postdeal integration planning.
• Present recommendations and deal insights to Corporate and Segment senior leadership (CEO, CFO, and SVP-level stakeholders).
• Build and track a pipeline of organic and inorganic opportunities using a consistent, data-driven process.
• Monitor and engage with the market/industry including attending industry days, trade shows, site visits, and conferences/seminars.
• Analyze DoD priorities, appropriations, budget trends, customer capability gaps, and geopolitical developments.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate M&A function to ensure alignment.
• Partner crossfunctionally with Finance, Legal, Programs, and Engineering teams to ensure successful execution.
• Create executiveready materials (e.g., strategic plans, investment memos, board/executive presentations).
• Leverage AI tools and analytic methods to synthesize research, accelerate financial modeling, and enhance competitive and market assessments.  

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field); MBA or similar preferred.
• 5 years in strategy, corporate development/M&A, consulting, investment banking, PE, or comparable roles; preference for Aerospace/Defense/Intelligence-specific experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (valuation, accretion/dilution, scenario analysis).
• Knowledge of Government budget and appropriation processes, requirements development, and acquisition processes.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills; highly adaptable and proactive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel; familiarity with workflow tools, government opportunity and budget portals/tools (e.g., sam.gov), and relevant AI solutions.
• Eligibility for a U.S. security clearance (active clearance preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic/international).

What We Offer

• Highvisibility role influencing business segment growth and portfolio strategy.
• Exposure to executive leadership and complex, missionfocused initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

 - Flexible Work Schedules

 - Education Assistance

 - Career Development & Training Opportunities

 - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

 - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

 - Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted every day by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.