Corporate Development Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Sage scores B on the Alion truth index.
Working closely with senior executives, business unit leaders and external advisors, the successful candidate will help shape the corporate development pipeline, evaluate investment opportunities and execute transactions that accelerate Sage's strategic and financial objectives.
This role is 3 days per week based from our office in Atlanta
Responsibilities
M&A Execution
Lead workstreams across mergers, acquisitions, investments and divestitures.
Coordinate due diligence activities across legal, finance, product, technology, HR and commercial teams.
Manage transaction timelines, workplans and diligence trackers.
Support negotiation of transaction documents and commercial terms.
Coordinate external advisors including investment bankers, legal counsel, accounting firms and consultants.
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisition and investment opportunities.
Perform valuation analyses including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions and IRR assessments.
Assess deal economics, synergies, risks and strategic fit.
Develop investment recommendations for senior management and governance committees.
Strategy & Pipeline Development
Conduct market mapping and sector analysis to identify potential acquisition targets and partnership opportunities.
Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics and emerging technologies.
Maintain and prioritize a pipeline of targets aligned to corporate strategy and business unit priorities.
Prepare strategic assessments and acquisition theses for prospective opportunities.
Deal Origination & Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with advisors, founders, investors and potential targets.
Support outreach and engagement with target companies.
Track market activity and maintain relevant industry intelligence.
Governance & Executive Reporting
Prepare presentations, investment papers and approval materials for executive leadership, ELT, Board and investment committees.
Communicate transaction progress, key findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with internal approval processes and governance requirements.