Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. • Simsbury, CT

90d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD), we’ve been innovating for nearly 200 years, delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. As we prepare to double in size over the next 3–5 years, we’re investing in our people and culture to support this transformation. We’re seeking a dynamic Director of Strategy and M&A who will partner with the General Manager, President and leadership team to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, shape our product portfolio, and lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This is a high-impact role, directly influencing the future of a rapidly growing $800M aerospace and defense business with significant acquisition capacity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, FP&A, investment banking or strategic consulting.
• Proven experience driving corporate strategy in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment; aerospace & defense strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful M&A transactions end-to-end.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of product and market expansion opportunities.
• Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide strategic planning and shape product portfolio.
• Lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including identifying growth opportunities and structuring transactions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Business Unit President and senior leadership.
• Drive disciplined strategy formulation and execution.
• Orchestrate seamless post-merger integration.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $200k – $250k plus annual bonus.
• Comprehensive support for executive relocation.
• Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees