Director of Corporate Strategy and IntegrationPurpose:- 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: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.
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
