Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions

About the role

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

About the role

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Senior Associate supports the M&A Manager in identifying, researching, and evaluating acquisition targets across U.S. markets. This role is responsible for executing hands-on market and company research, building supporting analysis, and helping maintain the acquisition target pipeline. This position reports to the M&A Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on U.S. markets and industry verticals to support target identification efforts
• Research and profile prospective acquisition targets using public records, industry databases, licensing data, trade publications, and other primary and secondary sources
• Build and maintain market maps, competitive landscapes, and target profiles under the direction of the M&A Manager
• Support the development of investment theses by gathering supporting data, financial information, and market context
• Assist in building and maintaining an organized, up-to-date database of prospective acquisition targets
• Perform preliminary financial analysis on target companies, including revenue, margin, and growth estimates where available
• Prepare research summaries, memos, and presentation materials for review by the M&A Manager and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with corporate resources department heads to support due diligence on prioritized targets
• Help identify and test new data sources, tools, and research methods to improve the efficiency and quality of the team's research
• Travel as needed to support market research efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in business, finance, or economics preferred
• 2+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or similar research-intensive role
• Demonstrated experience conducting independent research and producing clear, well-organized written work product
• Strong quantitative skills, including comfort working with financial statements and basic valuation concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with industry research databases (e.g., PitchBook, Capital IQ, or similar) is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Take ownership of research assignments and follow them through to a complete, polished work product
• Approach unfamiliar markets and industries with genuine curiosity
• Manage multiple research efforts simultaneously against deadlines
• Exercise sound judgment in assessing the quality and relevance of research findings
• Communicate findings clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally
• Take initiative in identifying information gaps and proactively seeking answers
• Collaborate effectively with the M&A Manager and cross-functional partners
• Adapt quickly to new markets, industries, and research approaches as priorities shift

Pay and benefits

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:

$88,200.00 - $123,200.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate's individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.