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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Specialist, Strategic Communications

Job Code: 31833

Job Location: Remote Opportunity within United States of America

Job Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description:

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

L3Harris External Communications is seeking a strategic and agile communicator to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will play a central role in maintaining the team’s operational rhythms, while also working with teammates to design and execute integrated communications plans that drive business results and advance the company’s thought leadership strategy. This is a unique opportunity for a strong writer, editor and project manager to play a leading role in enterprise-level communications campaigns at a purpose-driven company that is setting the pace for change in the defense technology industry.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate coordination across the External Communications team’s functions (public relations, social media, web, creative services and trade shows) on campaigns, events and special projects to ensure all communications reflect the standards, vision and strategic direction of the enterprise
• Drive opportunities for communications content generated at the segment and functional level to be elevated to an enterprise level as part of a cohesive “One L3Harris” narrative, while also maximizing the leveraging of content across corporate communications channels
• Collaborate with colleagues at the segment level and in corporate functions on the drafting and execution of integrated communications plans for priority pursuits, keep-sold efforts and corporate announcements
• Draft and maintain a library of fact sheets, webpages and other collateral for stakeholder engagements
• Draft and/or edit remarks, talking points, briefings and other written materials for senior leaders’ external engagements
• Assist with the maintenance of an enterprise-level calendar of program milestones and key events, as well as associated communications tactics
• Assist with composing and compiling metrics and other reports to senior leadership
• Assist leaders and teammates across the External Communications team and the segment communications teams with special projects and surge support as needed
• Occasional travel required (up to 10%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant diverse Communications experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• A detail-oriented mindset; strong commitment to the highest standards for quality, accuracy and consistency; and a bias for action
• An exceptional ability to write and edit compelling content for diverse audiences across various communications channels (candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide writing samples)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, while also responding with agility to changing priorities in a highly dynamic business environment
• Comfort collaborating with leaders and teammates at all levels of a matrixed organization and exercising influence without authority when necessary
• Commitment to standardizing processes and applying lessons learned to improve workflows for recurring projects
• Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry or another high-tech or B2G sector
• Capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content
• Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in strategic communications, digital media and storytelling to continuously improve content and processes

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 $71,500 - $132,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $62,000 - $115,000. 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.

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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