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Nightwing Senior Principal of Corporate Development & Finance in Sterling, Virginia
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Nightwing is seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Senior Principal of Corporate Development & Finance to support and scale our growth initiatives within the government contracting sector. This role sits at the intersection of M&A, strategic finance, and long-range planning, and will play a critical part in shaping the company’s expansion across federal, state, and defense markets.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in government contracting, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to evaluate, and integrate complex transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Development & Strategy
Support M&A activities including financial evaluation, due diligence, and integration
Partner with executive leadership to define strategies and market positioning
Financial Leadership
Build and oversee financial models to support M&A, financial reporting, and support strategic decisions
Lead long-range financial planning processes
Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
Cross-Functional Leadership
Work closely with legal, operations, HR, and program leadership during transaction execution and integration
Support post-merger integration efforts to ensure value realization
Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
2+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategic finance
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance (if required)
Preferred Experience
Experience working with defense, intelligence, or civilian federal agencies
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations
Prior experience in a high-growth or private equity-backed environment
Integration leadership experience post-acquisition
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.