Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

SpinLaunch is a space technology company committed to revolutionizing access to space by enabling the rapid, cost-effective deployment of launch, satellites, and services. With backing from industry leaders in aerospace & venture capital, we are primed to advance the commercialization of our end-to-end space solutions. At SpinLaunch, you'll be at the forefront of transforming the entire space landscape – creating a more affordable and sustainable space industry. Join us in our mission and be an integral part of a close-knit, collaborative team that strives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Your Mission on the Team:

You will report to, and collaborate closely with, the CFO & Chief Strategy Officer to plan corporate development strategy and lead related initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for analysis and recommendations to support strategic business opportunities, fundraising, and other investment related activities.

Your Role and Skills You Bring to the Team:

• Directly support executive leadership team with strategic financial data to facilitate decision making related to strategic business opportunities, fundraising, and other investment decisions
• Leverage deep knowledge of financial metrics and financial information to evaluate market opportunities, competitive positioning, and analysis of alternatives
• Provide expertise with operating and financial modeling and valuation analysis
• Manage the full lifecycle of investment and strategic business development opportunities
• Assist with evaluating the broader corporate financial strategy of SpinLaunch including resource management
• Synthesize large amounts of information, identify issues, proactively recommend effective strategy
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for growth
• Provide key leadership for the corporate development team, work closely with a small group of peers and senior leaders routinely, and have regular, direct interactions with C-Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of corporate development or investment banking experience within the aerospace & defense or technology industries
• Experience structuring complex problems and delivering insights and recommendations
• Expert conducting financial modeling with Microsoft Excel and translating it to effective presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize work streams appropriately and move among differing tasks quickly

Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance.

ITAR Requirements

*SpinLaunch is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found [here.*](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=%2024d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987)

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SpinLaunch is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.