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Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals. Our Company Values: Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention. Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions. Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other. Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.\nJob Summary The Senior Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy, leads Ziply Fiber’s inorganic growth and corporate strategy efforts, operating at the center of the company’s most consequential decisions. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, partnerships, and investments that advance Ziply Fiber’s fiber-first expansion strategy, while also driving high-impact strategic analysis and executive-level decision support. From building valuation models and leading cross-functional due diligence to shaping strategic priorities and preparing Board-ready materials, this role requires equal parts analytical rigor and business judgment. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a sharp, execution-oriented strategist who thrives at the intersection of deals, data, and company-building. This role is to report to our Kirkland, Washington office 3 days per week. This is not a remote position. Essential\nDuties and\nResponsibilities: The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed. Corporate Development - M&A, Investments & Partnerships\nBuild and manage a pipeline of acquisition, investment, partnership, and other inorganic growth opportunities aligned with company strategy.\nConduct market research to identify and evaluate potential targets and partners.\nDevelop strategic rationale and investment thesis for prospective transactions.\nPrepare detailed business cases, including operating plans, value creation opportunities, and integration considerations.\nLead cross-functional due diligence efforts in collaboration with Finance, Legal, Operations, Technology, Construction, and external advisors.\nPerform financial modeling, valuation, and scenario/sensitivity analyses to support decision-making and negotiations.\nSupport transaction execution through signing and closing and assist with post-close integration planning.\nPrepare materials for internal investment committee and Board-level approvals. Corporate Strategy & Analysis\nFrame complex, ambiguous strategic questions into clear problem statements, hypotheses, and structured work plans.\nBuild financial and decision-support models to evaluate strategic options and inform leadership decisions.\nDevelop executive-level presentations that communicate insights, recommendations, and implications with clarity and confidence.\nPartner with internal business leaders to build alignment and drive execution of strategic priorities. Strategic Growth\nSupport Ziply Fiber’s fiber-first expansion strategy through disciplined evaluation of acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and other growth structures.\nAnalyze competitive market dynamics and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations.\nStrengthen internal processes, tools, and templates for opportunity evaluation, financial modeling, diligence, and integration planning. Operating Rhythm & Team\nEstablish and maintain a disciplined operating cadence across active workstreams, including milestones, risks, decisions, and next steps.\nMaintain high-quality documentation and repeatable processes to support institutional learning and scalability.\nMentor and develop cross-functional team members and contribute to building a high-performing Corporate Development and Strategy function. Other Duties\nPerforms other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization. Required\nQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. 6-10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic finance. Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments. Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations to senior leaders. Structured, hypothesis-driven thinker who moves fluidly between big-picture strategy and granular analysis. Excellent communicator with executive presence and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority. Bias for action with a track record of driving rigorous, high-quality work to completion.\nPreferred\nQualifications: MBA, JD, or other advanced degree. Telecommunications, broadband, or infrastructure industry experience. Experience supporting post-transaction integration and value capture. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning to a variety of complex situations. Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively across functions to meet deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to rapidly changing priorities. Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities with a strong understanding of financial statements and business economics. Work Authorization Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Physical\nRequirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting. At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests. Diverse Workforce / EEO: Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status. Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre-employment drug screening. 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