Corporate Development Manager

About Epirus  

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less .    

Job Summary:   

We are seeking a highly driven Corporate Development Manager to help shape the strategic growth of Epirus. This role offers significant autonomy and requires someone who can independently identify opportunities, interpret market and competitive dynamics, and perform initial M&A and partnership evaluation and recommendations. The ideal candidate combines transaction acumen with strong industry awareness and the ability to translate insights into actionable corporate strategies. You will partner closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and collaborate across the Strategy & Markets organization to help accelerate Epirus’ long-term  growth.  

Responsibilities:   

Corporate Development (Core)  

Lead early-stage M&A sourcing, screening, and strategic evaluation across defense technology and suppliers   

Develop business cases, valuation analyses, and financial models that integrate strategic rationale, market insights, and financial impact  

Coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts, working with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Product teams; co-lead later‑stage processes alongside Finance  

Maintain a dynamic pipeline of acquisition targets, technology opportunities, and competitive intelligence for executive visibility  

Support post-transaction planning and integration readiness with relevant internal teams  

Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights  

Monitor industry trends, competitive actions, customer needs, and defense budgetary dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and risks  

Produce regular briefs synthesizing market developments, competitive landscape updates, and valuation insights  

Provide analysis that informs product strategy, innovation priorities, and long‑term planning  

Translate complex market and financial insights into clear, decision‑ready recommendations for leadership  

External Relationships & Ecosystem Engagement  

Primes and Strategic Industry Relationships

Build and maintain relationships with major defense primes to understand capability gaps, teaming opportunities, and market direction  

VC, Emerging Tech, and Startup Ecosystem  

Develop relationships with venture-backed emerging technology companies and venture capital firms to identify partnership and acquisition opportunities  

Investment Banks & Consultancies  

Support ongoing engagement with leading bankers and consultants to gain market intelligence, visibility into deal flow, and insight into broader industry trends  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Internal Coordination  

Coordinate across Strategy, Innovation, Platforms, Finance, Investor Relations, Marketing, and Engineering to drive aligned planning and unified strategic execution  

Work cross-functionally to maintain a consistent strategic narrative across investor materials, customer pitch decks, and partnership content  

Ensure integration of market insights, competitive intelligence, and corporate development perspectives into company‑wide strategic processes  

Executive & Board Communication  

Prepare and deliver executive-level materials, including strategic updates, market reports, M&A pipeline reviews, and deal recommendations  

Present insights and analyses in concise, actionable formats that support leadership and Board decision-making

Basic Qualifications  

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, or a related field  

5+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience with a master’s degree in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, strategy, or equivalent …