Director of Corporate Development

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflightThis role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.The Corporate Development team is responsible for generating, managing and executing mergers and acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic partnerships, and supporting the execution of corporate growth initiatives. As part of this small team responsible for originating, executing, and supporting acquisitions, you'll work to elevate Blue Origin's worldwide deal-making profile.You will work closely with our business units to identify inorganic growth opportunities. You will support the senior leadership team by conducting industry research, investment analysis, due diligence, acquisition term sheets and contract negotiations, and both internal and external relationship building. In this role, you will be an entrepreneurial thinker who can make convincing, information-based arguments, demonstrating a strong bias for action.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is requiredResponsibilities:Partner with executive leadership to evaluate and drive internal thinking on organic and inorganic growth opportunitiesIdentify appropriate opportunities which support Blue Origin's strategic priorities through interaction with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investment bankers, and organic pipeline generationAct as a subject matter expert on financial analysis, deal structuring, and valuationLead financial analysis, synergy forecasting, valuation and due diligence of potential acquisitionsLead cross-functional due diligence teams, including legal, finance & accounting, tax, human resources, operations, IT, sales, and strategyLead deal flow process from term sheet signature to integrationEvaluate opportunities and risks in potential transactionsPerform research, reporting and analysis on M&A activity in the industryPresent investment thesis memos and recommendations for all stages of the deal process (sourcing to integration planning)Build and maintain tools, analytics, and reporting to highlight performance measurementsIn addition, the Director of Corporate Development will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, information-based arguments. The selected candidate will be able to work across all business units, demonstrating a strong bias for action. Professional traits necessary for this position include:Exhibits excellent judgmentHas relentlessly high standardsThinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical executionExpects and requires innovation of her/his teamThinks big and has convictionsResults orientedHas the innate ability to inspire passion in othersQualifications:8+ years of demonstrated ability in investment banking, corporate development, venture capital, finance, or consultingExperience creating and analyzing M&A processes for a wide variety of transactions, including public-public, public-private, and cross-border transactionsHighly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical workExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent written communication and presentation skillsAptitude for teamwork with demonstrated potential for leadershipProven ability

Created: 2025-12-22