Description:

You will be the Senior Manager, Corporate Ventures & Acquisition Integration for the Inorganic Growth Team. Our team is responsible for driving venture‑capital‑style investments, high‑impact mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships that expand long‑range‑plan revenue and boost supply‑chain resilience.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Senior Manager, Corporate Ventures & Acquisition Integration, you will be responsible for identifying promising defense‑aerospace startups and acquisition targets, performing rigorous due‑diligence and value‑chain analyses, and shaping deal structures that generate cost and revenue synergies.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Spearhead venture‑capital‑style investments and M&A opportunities.

• Lead strategic partnership negotiations and integration planning.

• Manage and mentor a three‑person inorganic‑growth team.

• Develop compelling business cases and financial models.

• Collaborate with VPs, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and program teams.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate brings ≥ 8 years of experience in venture capital, Merger & Acquisition, or corporate development within defense and aerospace, a deep familiarity with the startup ecosystem, and a collaborative leadership style. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on MFC’s growth agenda, and the opportunity to shape the future of defense technology.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Orlando, FL or Dallas, TX. [Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.](a href= https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/missiles-and-fire-control.html?utm_campaign=mfc&utm_term=rm&utm_source=MFC-JobDescriptions-MFC-Business-page-2025&utm_medium=website)

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar)

Must be willing to travel both internationally and domestically (approximately 20%)

Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Knowledge of Aerospace Industry:

Financial modeling (basic 3-statement models, cap tables, dilution)

Understanding of startup metrics

 ≥ 8 years of experience in venture capital, merger & acquisitions, or corporate development within the defense and aerospace sectors along with deep familiarity with the startup ecosystem.
Desired Skills:

Understanding of:

Startup funding stages (Pre-seed → Series C+)

Term sheets basics

Cap tables and ownership

VC fund structure (LPs, GP, carried interest)
Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:

Secret
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
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:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

Business Development
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First