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Corporate Development Analyst, M&A

CACI Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Reston Full-time Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development

At a glance

Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development role at CACI. Reston · full-time · $86,600–$181,800 base.

SalaryStated by CACI
$86,600 – $181,800
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleInvestment & Corporate Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationReston
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$86,600–$181,800
PostedAug 21, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Create DCF, trading-comps and transaction-comps valuations, including accretion and dilution analysis
  • Prepare presentations for executives, investment committee materials and updates for the board
  • Take part in diligence, confirmatory reviews and integration preparation for live deals
  • Flag deal risks and explain their implications to leaders while coordinating input across teams
  • Track diligence, oversee deal-room materials and keep M&A procedures aligned with company rules

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, economics or a related discipline
  • At least two years in investment banking, corporate development or transaction advisory
  • Experience creating and updating complex financial models and valuations
  • Expert-level Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus practical experience with FactSet or CapitalIQ
  • Eligibility to qualify for a U.S. security clearance

Who this fits

This mid-level role fits someone with roughly two to four years in investment banking or corporate development who can handle several deal workstreams. You’ll report to the VP of Corporate Development and travel up to ten percent within the continental United States.

From the employer

Job Title: Corporate Development Analyst, M&A

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

In this role, you will support M&A execution, including diligence, valuation, and integration support. The role provides hands- on exposure to live transactions and interaction with senior executives. This position reports directly to the VP of Corporate Development and is designed for a professional with approximately two to four years of experience in investment banking or corporate development.

Responsibilities:

  • Create valuation models (DCF, trading comps, transaction comps, accretion/dilution) and support synergy assessments.
  • Prepare executive - ready presentations, investment committee materials, and board updates.
  • Participate in the execution stages of the transaction process - due diligence, confirmatory diligence, and integration readiness.
  • Evaluate key deal issues and potential deal breakers; summarize findings and implications for leadership.
  • Maintain internal M&A processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Support documentation, diligence tracking, and data - room management across multiple live transactions.
  • Coordinate cross - functional teams (finance, legal, operations, HR, IT, security) to gather information and validate assumptions.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal business units, external advisors, and potential target companies.
  • Represent the company at select industry events and networking opportunities to expand visibility and deal flow.


Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, economics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in investment banking, corporate development or transaction advisory.
  • Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining complex financial models and valuations.
  • Strong analytical and critical - thinking skills; ability to translate data into actionable insight.
  • Hands-on experience with FactSet / CapitalIQ;
  • Advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Applicants must demonstrate expert-level proficiency in both programs to be considered.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized, deadline - driven, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Self - starter with strong business acumen and a solution - oriented mindset.
  • Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.


Desired:

  • Familiarity with Bloomberg Government
  • Understanding of how the defense and government services markets operate financially.
  • Awareness of ITAR, export controls, or other regulatory considerations in the national security ecosystem.
  • Experience or strong interest in defense, aerospace, space, electronic warfare / ISR, cyber, or advanced industrial sectors.

Tools You Will Use
Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet or CapitalIQ, Bloomberg Government for pipeline management, Datasite/Intralinks/Firmex for data rooms, GovWin or SAM.gov for government market checks, and SharePoint for knowledge management.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.