Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Director, Mergers and Acquisitions(Remote,United States) WHO WE ARE ETR (Education, Training,and Research) is a national non-profit passionate about our mission to improvethe health and well-being of youth and communities by championing science. Weseekto understand and address the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment. As a learning organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value different perspectives and ideas, collaboration,and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships. We are looking for people who shareETR’s values to join our team. THE IMPACT WE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE ETR envisions a world where all individuals and communities achieve their best health. We developanddisseminate innovativescience-based programs, services, and products.Through this work, and by uplifting our partners, wesupport positive outcomes across the country. HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, the Director of Mergers and Acquisitionsis responsible foroperationalizing ETR’s M&A strategy by implementing systems, tools, and processes that enable repeatable, mission-aligned transaction execution. This role is a key individual contributor and will be central to the design and deployment of the infrastructure needed to support pipeline development, due diligence, deal execution, and integration. The Director works across the full lifecycle of every transaction. They will collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Culture, Operations, and Executive leadership. They will support the SVP in deliveringtimelyand effective progress reporting to the Leadership Team, CEO, and Board.This is a remote position and is open to anywhere inthe United States. CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES Youpossessexcellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity,courtesyand diplomacy. You are capable of embracingothers' ideas andseekingto understand theirpoints of view to further our shared mission and vision. You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines. You usetechnology to effectively and professionally communicate with remote colleagues. You are self-motivated and can strategically prioritizemultiple tasks in a fast-moving environment. You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or JD preferred. Minimum of 5 years of direct experience supporting or leading transaction execution activities in M&A environments. Experience supporting at least 15 full M&A transactions, including exposure to diligence, close, and integration in industries related to ETR’s strategic goals Preferred experience in Federal and State grant and contract compliance and due diligence Prior experience with integration management office (IMO) processes or frameworks Project management or process improvement certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean) preferred Comfort working across legal, financial, and operational domains (no deepexpertise requiredinany one). Understanding of financial modeling, valuation methodologies, legal documentation, and regulatory implications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders. Advanced skills andexpertisewith business, analytics, pipeline, and transaction management tools and platforms. Demonstrated leadership in developing, communicating, and gaining support for complicated and sensitive decisions. Demonstrated ability to organize and lead multiple teams. Demonstrated success leading change with employees at all levels in a high-growth environment. Excellent analytical, supervisory, and leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts to colleagues at all levels, ETR’s Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. Adaptable to manydifferent typesof stakeholders and personalities. Demonstrated ability to organize and implement complex plans and projects. Experience working under pressure, under short deadlines; ability to workadditionalhours as needed. Able and willing to travel, approximately 25%time. Ability tomaintainconfidentiality of information and records with tact and discretion. The use of a personal vehicle or rental car for ETR business willrequirea valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. This position is subject to a background check. Location: Remote– Anywhere in the United States. Starting Pay Range:$126,000-154,900annually. The typical hiring range for this position is$126,000 -$140,800 at 100% FTE. The starting salary isdeterminedbased on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. WORKING AT ETR ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(K) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay.You will contribute to making a difference in the world! For more detailed information aboutthis position andETR, please visit our website: To apply for this position, pleasesubmityour resume to: ETR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO and AA Employer/VET/Disabled ETRis anequal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-29