Director, Corporate Strategy

Director, Corporate Strategy

L3

Harris 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. L3

Harris 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.

L3

Harris 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 Location:

(On Site) Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule:

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

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

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%

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

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

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