Senior Manager Corporate Development

General Dynamics • Teterboro, NJ

101d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

At Jet Aviation, we craft flight in its smoothest form. As Senior Manager, Corporate Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the companys growth. This highly visible position partners closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic opportunities including acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures. Youll help drive the success of expansion initiatives by providing financial insights, coordinating due diligence, and ensuring seamless execution of projects aligned with Jet Aviations vision and General Dynamics standards. This role involves frequent domestic travel. Our ideal candidate will work from any one of our various locations across the US. We will also consider remote candidates. The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range for this exempt position will be as follows: $140,000 -- $160,000 plus a performance-based bonus up to 10% of annual salary.

Requirements

• 5-7 years in investment banking, corporate development, or M&A.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing leaders in complex, global organizations.
• Known for confidentiality, professionalism, and trustworthiness when handling sensitive information.
• Highly organized and results-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing accuracy.
• Adept at financial modeling and executive-level storytelling (Excel + PowerPoint are second nature to you).
• Excited by growth, innovation, and the chance to have your work recognized across the business.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in aviation is a plus but we value sharp, driven talent from across industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of inorganic growth initiatives, including M&A, divestitures, equity investments, and strategic partnerships from target identification through integration.
• Drive opportunity evaluation, business case modeling, due diligence, and negotiations with discretion and confidentiality.
• Prepare high-quality approval materials and recommendations for Jet Aviation and General Dynamics leadership.
• Collaborate with regional SVPs, finance, legal, HR, sales, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth integration.
• Represent Jet Aviation confidently and professionally with industry groups, partners, and across the General Dynamics network.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness awards
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing