Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Senior Principal of Corporate Development & Finance to support and scale our growth initiatives within the government contracting sector. This role sits at the intersection of M&A, strategic finance, and long-range planning, and will play a critical part in shaping the company’s expansion across federal, state, and defense markets.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in government contracting, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to evaluate, and integrate complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Development & Strategy

• Support M&A activities including financial evaluation, due diligence, and integration
• Partner with executive leadership to define strategies and market positioning

Financial Leadership

• Build and oversee financial models to support M&A, financial reporting, and support strategic decisions
• Lead long-range financial planning processes
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with legal, operations, HR, and program leadership during transaction execution and integration
• Support post-merger integration efforts to ensure value realization
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategic finance
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance (if required)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with defense, intelligence, or civilian federal agencies
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations
• Prior experience in a high-growth or private equity-backed environment
• Integration leadership experience post-acquisition

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.