Director, Corporate Strategy

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); Remote; USD 161,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Melbourne, FL is hiring a Director, Corporate Strategy to shape the organization's long-term vision, drive growth through differentiated technologies and mission solutions, and ensure alignment with DoW and international customer security priorities.

You will lead strategic planning and coordinate with executives on growth initiatives. The role requires deep experience in defense sectors, strong analytical and communications skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics or Engineering with 10 years of related experience, or 8 years with Graduate Degree; in lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership in defense, aerospace, or national security sectors.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles, including goal setting and resource allocation, with research, analysis and recommendations for growth.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor DoD acquisition trends, funding pathways, and competitive landscapes to inform market positioning and growth plans.
• Capture & Growth: Assist segments on complex capture strategies for major programs and identify opportunities for growth via investment, M&A or strategic alliances.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Business Development, Government Relations, Engineering, and Business Strategy to align roadmaps with mission needs and warfighter requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Market analysis

Executive communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Defence sector experience

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or engineering

Graduate degree

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:

Director, Corporate Strategy

Job Code:

46830

Job Location:

Melbourne, FL; Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule:

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Director of Corporate Strategy is responsible for shaping the organization's long-term vision, driving growth through differentiated technologies and mission solutions, and ensuring alignment with Department of War (DoW) and international customer security priorities

• As a member of the Corporate Strategy team, this position plays an important role in shaping the strategic direction of the company, with a strong focus on supporting strategic growth initiatives
• Skilled in analytical methods, producing fact-based, logical hypothesis and scenarios with well-thought-out conclusions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including the use of Microsoft-PowerPoint to convey analysis and recommendations to stakeholders and company executives
• Involved in inorganic investment process, including market and competitor assessments and other related support activities

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Planning: Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles, including goal setting and resource allocation, along with research, analysis and recommendations in support of strategic growth
• Market Intelligence: Monitor DoD acquisition trends, funding pathways (e.g., POM cycles), and competitive landscapes to inform market positioning. Maintains a keen awareness and acumen around disruptive technologies, emerging trends, innovation and competitors to leverage in creation of growth plans
• Capture & Growth: Assist segments on complex capture strategies for major programs and identify opportunities for growth through investment, M&A or strategic alliances
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Business Development, Government Relations, Engineering, and Business Strategy to ensure strategic, technology and commercial roadmaps align with mission needs and warfighter requirements. Maintain strong working relationships with key personnel from each business segment/unit while efficiently managing project resources
• Executive Project Management: Manages regular and adhoc projects for the Executive team and Board, including strategic Planning, emerging trends and technologies, domestic and international markets, R&D, strategic and operational analyses, comparison studies, and other related work products
• Growth Initiatives: Assists with the development and implementation of corporate and business segment strategic growth initiatives
• Works effectively as a leader and contributing team member of the Corporate Strategy team
• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics or Engineering or other related quantitative field with 10 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 8 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• Minimume of 10 years of leadership in defense, aerospace, or national security sectors

Preferred Additional Skills:

• MBA or MBA in process
• Professional Services/Consulting experience
• Aerospace and defense industry experience
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Very strong (well above average) MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint skills
• Results-oriented, takes the initiative mentality
• Demonstrates a highly analytical work ethic/approach
• A fast learner with the ability to take initial direction and self-manage to complete assignments on time and to expectations
• Highly collaborative team player
• Pragmatic with a strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to devise logical methods/approaches
• Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
• Strong financial acumen, proficiency in strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT), and exceptional communication skills to influence C-suite and government executives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Strategy consulting experience – management and/or operational

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $160,500 - $298,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $140,000 - $260,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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