Director, Mergers and Acquisitions (Remote, United States)

WHO WE ARE

ETR (Education, Training, and Research) is a national non-profit passionate about our mission to improve the health and well-being of youth and communities by championing science. We seek to understand and address the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment. As a learning organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value different perspectives and ideas, collaboration, and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships. We are looking for people who share ETR’s

values to join our team.

THE IMPACT WE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE

ETR envisions a world where all individuals and communities achieve their best health.

We develop and disseminate

innovative science-based programs, services, and products. Through this work, and by uplifting our partners, we support positive outcomes across the country.

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions is responsible for operationalizing ETR’s M&A strategy by implementing systems, tools, and processes that enable repeatable, mission-aligned transaction execution. This role is a key individual contributor and will be central to the design and deployment of the infrastructure needed to support pipeline development, due diligence, deal execution, and integration.

The Director works across the full lifecycle of every transaction. They will collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Culture, Operations, and Executive leadership. They will support the SVP in delivering timely and effective progress reporting to the Leadership Team, CEO, and Board. This is a remote position and is open to anywhere in the United States.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

- You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.

- You are capable of embracing others' ideas and seeking to understand their points of view to further our shared mission and vision.

- You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines.

- You use technology to effectively and professionally communicate with remote colleagues.

- You are self-motivated and can strategically prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.

- You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or JD preferred.

- Minimum of 5 years of direct experience supporting or leading transaction execution activities in M&A environments.

- Experience supporting at least 15 full M&A transactions, including exposure to diligence, close, and integration in industries related to ETR’s strategic goals

- Preferred experience in Federal and State grant and contract compliance and due diligence

- Prior experience with integration management office (IMO) processes or frameworks

- Project management or process improvement certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean) preferred

- Comfort working across legal, financial, and operational domains (no deep expertise

required in any one).

- Understanding of financial modeling, valuation methodologies, legal documentation, and regulatory implications.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.

- Advanced skills and expertise with business, analytics, pipeline, and transaction management tools and platforms.

- Demonstrated leadership in developing, communicating, and gaining support for complicated and sensitive decisions.

- Demonstrated ability to organize and lead multiple teams.

- Demonstrated success leading change with employees at all levels in a high-growth environment.

- Excellent analytical, supervisory, and leadership skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts to colleagues at all levels, ETR’s Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.

- Adaptable to many different types of stakeholders and personalities.

- Demonstrated ability to organize and implement complex plans and projects.

- Experience working under pressure, under short deadlines; ability to work additional hours as needed.

- Able and willing to travel, approximately 25% time.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records with tact and discretion.

- The use of a personal vehicle or rental car for ETR business will require a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

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Location:

Remote –

Anywhere in the United States.

Starting Pay Range: $126,000-154,900

annually.

- $140,800

at 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

WORKING AT ETR

ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(K) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. You will contribute to making a difference in the world!

For more detailed information about this position and ETR, please visit our website:

www.etr.org

To apply for this position, please submit your resume to:

https://www.etr.org/about-us/careers/

ETR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO and AA Employer/VET/Disabled

ETR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.