Corporate Development Associate

Job Description

Corporate Development Associate | Anduril Industries

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Anduril Industries, located in Washington, DC. Anduril is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company brings 21st-century expertise, technology, and business models to the defense industry, focusing on autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking. This role is critical as it drives the company’s expansion through Mergers & Acquisitions and strategic partnerships, directly impacting how military systems are designed, built, and sold.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Washington, DC
• Pay: $146000–$194000 yearly
• Team: Corporate Development
• Mission: Lead Mergers & Acquisitions and strategic partnerships to expand Anduril’s capabilities and market presence.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research, evaluate externally-produced reports, develop expert network questions, and analyze federal budget and procurement data to understand market dynamics.
• Target Evaluation: Evaluate the capabilities of potential acquisition targets, research previous M&A transactions and comparable public companies, and perform detailed business valuations.
• Financial Modeling: Develop comprehensive financial models, including pulling comparable companies and assembling valuation models with scenario-based adjustments.
• Executive Communication: Produce thoughtful, well-researched, and well-formatted slides for executive audiences, and draft memos for internal and external executives.
• Deal Documentation: Obsessively take meeting notes, summarize findings and action items, track deal progress, and manage highly confidential projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Professionals with at least 2 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or private equity/venture capital.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years performing financial analysis, market research, and strategic evaluations.
• Skills: Strong analytical aptitude with proficiency in Excel modeling and financial valuation; capable of deep market research utilizing federal budget and procurement data; excellent communication skills for senior leadership; able to manage confidential information. Must hold U.S. Person status, obtain a U.S. Secret-level Security Clearance, and be able to travel 25–40%.
• Bonus: Prior experience within the aerospace and defense sector.