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Principal, Business Development

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia; Camden, New Jersey

Job ID 30618
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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 Description: L3Harris currently has an opening in the Business Development organization at our Camden NJ or Washington, DC location. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business in our NSA Type-1 Encryption business. The new hire will reinforce, establish and grow customer relationships, identify and shape pursuits, assist with developing capture strategy, and provide effective internal and external communications regarding pursuits.

The successful candidate will have subject matter expertise in cryptographic systems, including encryption devices, with comprehensive operational and/or technical knowledge and in-depth knowledge of business development, including a working knowledge of experience with the Shipley Capture management process. This position will be supporting the Surface and C5 Systems Division of the Maritime Sector, managing large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight and direction. Additionally, this candidate will communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches, and implement operational plans and strategies that have measurable impact on the business or functional outcomes.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop and execute an effective plan and strategy for increasing orders, bookings and opportunity captures
  • Develop and reinforce strong relationships with current and potential customers to facilitate ongoing and new business opportunities
  • Manage new business capture throughout the business development cycle from planning, targeting and gathering information through proposing and eventual closure of the capture
  • Demonstrate expertise in the DoD rapid acquisition approaches such as Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
  • Provide proficient knowledge of L3Harris products, product applications, systems and solutions to peers, partners and potential customers to develop potential new business opportunities
  • Develop bid and win strategies and PTW (price-to-win) for selected pursuits
  • Determine current demand for products and services for both the company and its competitors including future product feature-set direction & roadmaps
  • Assemble an effective team that produces a winning proposal
  • Coordinate preparation of compelling opportunity reviews to internal leadership for approval
  • Evaluate market and competitive conditions and develop competitive assessments
  • Develop business forecasts for customers, market and product lines
  • Demonstrate an ability to assess customer influence within customer organizations
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and programs including the US Services, Intelligence Community (IC) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Proven track record of successful business capture

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related technical field, or equivalent with a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. MBA is a plus, military experience is a plus
  • Active SECRET security clearance with the willingness and ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Experience in leading new business pursuits. Demonstrated ability in competitive analysis, customer analysis, win strategy development, proposal and color team leadership and price-to win analysis
  • Strong working knowledge of and experience with common capture processes, including the Shipley capture management process
  • Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills
  • Must be available to travel at least 30% of the year

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience engaging with senior executives at government agencies, major prime contractors, and commercial companies
  • Established contacts within Intelligence Community and the National Security Agency
  • Understanding and familiarity with cryptographic systems, including encryption devices. Demonstrated understanding of cryptographic systems lifecycles, including requirements development, system design and architecture
  • Disciplined, self-starting professional who can bring projects to closure with minimum direction, guidance and oversight
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Windows interface, Microsoft Office package (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access), and Microsoft Project

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $143,000-266,000. 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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