The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Ursa Major is seeking an experienced Corporate Development professional with previous experience in investment banking or corporate development who possesses a high level of critical thinking skills, a proactive work ethic, financial modeling expertise and excels in a fast-paced environment to join our growing Finance Team. The Corporate Development and Finance Senior Associate will support the Senior Director of Corporate Development as it pertains to M&A, fundraising, investor relations and corporate financial planning. These include, but are not limited to, financial modeling, due diligence activities, forecasting, analyzing other financial and operational metrics and communicating strategic rationale to executives for Ursa Major. The Corporate Development and Finance Senior Associate will collaborate with the corporate leadership team to produce reliable, accurate, comparable, and timely analysis that drives major transactions at the company.
Responsibilities:
- Transaction Support: Execute financial modeling and valuation analysis for potential M&A opportunities, joint ventures, and fundraising rounds.
- Due Diligence: Act as a central point of contact during the diligence process, managing data rooms and coordinating across legal, tax, and product teams to identify risks and synergies.
- Strategic Communication: Draft high-impact presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team.
- Investor Relations: Support the preparation of materials for investor updates, earnings calls, and prospective funding pitches.
- Forecasting and Consolidation: Drive the periodic consolidation of financials across various business lines to provide a unified view of company performance while tracking KPIs to provide insights into performance, helping leadership drive strategy decisions
Requirements:
- 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, or a high-growth FP&A environment.
- Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and present to leadership
- High level of ownership and curiosity; thrives in fast-moving, scrappy environments
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $100,000 - $135,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, or high-growth FP&A
- Experience with M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures deal structures
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including building complex models from scratch
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present to leadership and work cross-functionally
- High level of ownership, curiosity, and ability to thrive in fast-moving, scrappy environments
- Must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes unlimited PTO spanning vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement time, plus two company‑wide weeklong breaks around July 4 and year‑end. These elements indicate structured downtime beyond standard holiday calendars.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside HSA/FSA, employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, AD&D, and an EAP. The combination emphasizes both core medical care and income protection.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is advertised together with equity grants/stock options. This pairing supports long‑term savings while offering ownership participation.
Ursa Major Insights
What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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Most employees work on-site with some positions allowing hybrid and/or remote work.
