Growth and Strategic Intelligence Expert

Koropi, Attiki, Greece | Program & Contracts Management

EFA GROUP comprises companies in Aerospace, Security, Defense, and Industrial Cooperation with a solid international presence. EFA GROUP currently employs more than 220 people, most of whom are engineers and scientists. The GROUP has established offices across 6 international regions: Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, USA, UAE, and Singapore to serve its customers in 34 countries worldwide. EFA GROUP includes EFA VENTURES (Supply Chain Management and integrated services), AEROSPACE VENTURES (Industrial Participation and related services), SCYTALYS (Systems Integration and Software), ES SYSTEMS (MEMs & IoT Integration), EPICOS (Global Defense B2B Information Platform), UCANDRONE (Unmanned Systems), AETHER AERONAUTICS (Target Drones), STHENOS AI (Intelligence Solutions).

We are looking for an ambitious Growth and Strategic Intelligence Expert who will be the primary "scout" for our organisation’s future growth. The mission is to identify, assess, and initiate high-value partnerships or investment opportunities across cutting-edge technology niches. You will evaluate target companies not just on their financials, but on the robustness of their technical architecture and their strategic fit within our multi-domain portfolio

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Scouting & Market Intelligence: Map the global defence technology landscape to identify "hidden gem" startups and established innovators in the said Focus Areas.
Technical Due Diligence: Lead the technical assessment of potential targets, evaluating their R&D pipelines, IP portfolios, and the scalability of their integrated solutions.
M&A Support & Deal Sourcing: Build the investment thesis for potential acquisitions or joint ventures, working closely with senior leadership and legal teams.
Relationship Management: Foster deep "customer-like" intimacy with CEOs and CTOs of target companies to facilitate future M&A or strategic alliances.
Ecosystem Networking: Represent the company at major international defence forums, tech days, and New Space conferences to maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities.
Strategic Planning: Align technological scouting with our corporate roadmap for Land, Sea, Air, Cyber, and Space domains.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electronics, or Computer Science) is highly preferred. An MBA or background in Finance/Corporate Development is a strong plus.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Product Management, or Technical Sales within the Defence or Aerospace industries.
Technical Acumen: Proven ability to understand and explain complex technologies such as Optronics, autonomous system navigation, or satellite-based ICT solutions.
M&A Knowledge: Familiarity with valuation methods, deal structures, and the lifecycle of an acquisition is highly desirable.
Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills, a "no task is too small" mindset, and the ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
Travel: Willingness to travel internationally for high-level site visits and industry events.

We offer:

Competitive remuneration package
Private Medical Insurance package
Continuous learning in new technologies
Opportunity to work in large-scale projects with talented people

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