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Director of Corporate Development

Blue Origin, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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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 spaceflight!

This 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 required!

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership to evaluate and drive internal thinking on organic and inorganic growth opportunities

Identify appropriate opportunities which support Blue Origin's strategic priorities through interaction with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investment bankers, and organic pipeline generation

Act as a subject matter expert on financial analysis, deal structuring, and valuation

Lead financial analysis, synergy forecasting, valuation and due diligence of potential acquisitions

Lead cross‑functional due diligence teams, including legal, finance & accounting, tax, human resources, operations, IT, sales, and strategy

Lead deal flow process from term sheet signature to integration

Evaluate opportunities and risks in potential transactions

Perform research, reporting and analysis on M&A activity in the industry

Present 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 measurements

Professional Traits

Exhibits excellent judgment

Has relentlessly high standards

Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution

Expects and requires innovation of her/his team

Thinks big and has convictions

Results oriented

Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others

Qualifications

8+ years of demonstrated ability in investment banking, corporate development, venture capital,, or consulting

Experience creating and analyzing M&A processes for a wide variety of transactions, including public‑public, public‑private, and cross‑border transactions

Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Aptitude for teamwork with demonstrated potential for leadership

Proven ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects

Comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Desired

MBA from a top‑tier business school

Experience working at or supporting a Fortune 500 company or venture‑backed start‑up

Experience working with U.S. Government research agencies (e.g. NASA, AFRL, DARPA)

Compensation Range WA applicants: $164,682.00‑$230,554.80.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation.

Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities, and supports the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

We provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their protected characteristics.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role ever requires presence on a military installation

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential and to comply with related drug testing, medical, and CDL requirements as applicable

Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or asylum seeker.

Contact For more information or to get assistance with the application, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

Do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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