Senior Specialist, Facilities

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Melbourne, FL seeks a Senior Specialist, Facilities to lead space planning, facilities strategy, and real estate activities across Mission Networks locations.

This role focuses on optimizing facilities, managing capital investments, and aligning transactions with Sector objectives. As a hands-on contributor with cross-functional collaboration, you will oversee lab and data center environments, GFE, and site operations while driving KPI-driven performance and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 6+ years in Facilities/Real Estate or related field.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead space planning and facilities strategy across sites.
• Oversee lab, data center spaces and government furnished equipment.
• Manage capital projects, timelines, budgets, and risk.
• Coordinate facilities operations and KPI monitoring.
• Support real estate optimization and lease analyses.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership in facilities

Facilities standards knowledge

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CMMS

Real Estate Management systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Facilities

Job Code: 46008

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

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.

The Senior Specialist, Facilities serves as the primary Facilities and Real Estate point of contact for the Mission Networks Sector, providing strategic and operational support across all Mission Networks locations. This role ensures Mission Networks Facilities are optimized, capital investments are managed effectively, and Real Estate transactions are executed in alignment with Sector and Segment objectives. As an individual contributor, this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions

Space Planning & Facilities Strategy

• Partner with Mission Networks Leadership and Space & Mission Systems Segment /Corporate Space Planning to advocate for Mission Networks’ space requirements across all sites
• Serve as the primary liaison between departments to identify and allocate space within the Mission Networks footprint — including personnel areas, labs, and data center environments
• Act as landlord for Brevard-based Mission Networks buildings, overseeing facility operations and tenant needs

Property, Lab, & Asset Management

• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain and uphold technical standards in laboratories, computer equipment rooms, and data center spaces
• Proactively identify gaps in technical standards and lead initiatives to address and resolve them
• Manage all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) within labs and serve as Mission Networks’ property lead during government audits

Capital Management

• Manage the Mission Networks Sector Facilities capital projects, ensuring projects are tracked, prioritized, and executed in alignment with Sector and Segment objectives
• Monitor capital project timelines, budgets, and milestones, escalating risks and issues as appropriate
• Support development and submission of authorization packages for Mission Networks capital projects

Facilities Operations Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Facilities needs and coordination across Mission Networks locations
• Identify and elevate Facilities-related risks, compliance issues, and operational concerns
• Coordinate with site-level resources as needed
• Support development and monitoring of KPIs related to Mission Networks Facilities performance

Other Duties

• Partner with Mission Networks Leadership and Space & Mission Systems Segment Real Estate to support Real Estate optimization initiatives including lease analyses and long-term facility planning
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of all Mission Networks facility locations, lease terms, and space utilization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field required

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience working in a matrixed organization preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CMMS or Real Estate Management systems a plus
• Leadership experience managing site managers or Facilities teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee complex renovation or construction projects.
• Budget management and financial reporting experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, including executive Leadership, site staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to travel frequently within the region to conduct site visits and inspections.
• Certifications in Facilities Management such as CFM (Certified Facility Manager), FMP (Facilities Management Professional), or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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