Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Job ID:

727183BR Date posted: May. 21, 2026

Description:

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development (VPCD), the Director Mergers & Acquisitions will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Execution of specific transactions (Acquisitions, Divestitures, JV & Minority Investments), from target identification through valuation, engagement and negotiation strategy, structuring, and post-closing support
• Thinking critically, bridging strategy and goals to actionable transaction opportunities
• Developing detailed and complex financial analysis
• Leading cross-functional teams comprised of both corporate and operating staff
• Communicate often complex matters simply and coherently both up and down the organization
• Take action and willingness to make decisions and drive to closure is necessary to be successful The Director will further assist in the leadership of department staff, including an ability to operate flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Must understand corporate staff roles and have the ability to use the organization effectively. This includes leading the transaction teams, due diligence, negotiating the agreements, work with corporate finance, understand business law as well as tax implications. The department activities are very "campaign" oriented and the selected individual will have to be able to change direction quickly. The ability to work in other cultures and languages is also essential for this role. The successful candidate should be prepared to share how they work and think independently, as well as have a demonstrated history of critical thought and successfully completing complex assignments in varied environments. Position will require travel and adjusting schedules to meet changes in requirements, often on short notice. The Director will also lead and support assessments made to corporate and business area leadership. Expected to contribute to thought leadership, analysis and content to deliver recommendations. This work may or may not be directly related to a transaction, however, requires the same diligence and thoroughness to prudently drive the direction of the organization as well as the corporation. A focus on making what may be a complex problem or arrangement simple and digestible is imperative.

Basic Qualifications:

• +10 years of

M&A & JV

transaction experience with responsibility from concept to closing.

• Recognized as a deep expert in leading the transactions and deep experience running complex diligence process and leading complex negotiations.
• Deep experience developing financial models for acquisitions to include financial projections, valuation (DCF and Relative Valuation), and accretion and dilution analysis.
• Broad understanding of transaction structuring and the use of complex financial instruments.
• Experience in the development of strategy, strategic themes and complex business cases.
• Talent leadership experience and strong full spectrum leadership values.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable and effective at making high impact presentations to the ELT (CEO, COO, CFO) and

Board Desired Skills:

• +5 years Aerospace and Defense experience.
• International experience a plus
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in various stages of the pipeline
• Highly effective at building effective relationships both internally and externally

Clearance Level:

None Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to

Work Remotely:

Part-time Remote Telework:

The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this

Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000

• $309,120.

For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5

• 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional Business Unit:

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Relocation Available:

Possible Career Area:

Finance Type:

Full-Time Shift:

First