Director, Corporate Development

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

The Director of Corporate Development will lead strategic growth initiatives within the nuclear sector, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that support the company’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative nuclear technologies and services. This role requires deep industry expertise, strong financial and analytical capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Your Day-to-Day as Director of Corporate Development

• Develop and execute corporate development strategies that strengthen the company’s position in the nuclear industry.
• Identify, assess, and oversee M&A opportunities, strategic alliances, and investments that enhance nuclear technology development, manufacturing, and service offerings.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analyses, incorporating nuclear regulatory, safety, and compliance considerations.
• Partner with executive leadership, technical teams, and legal advisors to evaluate risks and opportunities associated with potential transactions.
• Manage the end-to-end transaction process, from sourcing through negotiation, closing, and integration, ensuring alignment with nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor nuclear market dynamics, government policies, and emerging technologies to inform strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, regulators, advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors to communicate strategic rationale and expected value creation.
• Lead post-transaction integration activities, focusing on operational alignment, regulatory compliance, and synergy realization.
• Mentor and develop members of the corporate development team, with an emphasis on building nuclear industry expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in corporate development, M&A, or strategic roles within the defense, nuclear or energy sector.
• Proven track record managing complex transactions in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, with an understanding of nuclear industry economics.
• Excellent negotiation, communic