Principal, Strategy Development - Secret Clearance

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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.

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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.

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Harris is seeking a dynamic Principal, Strategy Development to help shape the future growth of the Airborne Solutions Sector. This high-impact role will lead strategic partnership and M&A initiatives that expand capabilities, accelerate innovation, and position the Sector for long-term success. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter, strategic thinker, and relationship builder who thrives at the intersection of market insight, cross-functional collaboration, and business growth.

• Lead the Airborne Solutions Sector’s strategic partnership efforts, managing a portfolio of internal and external partnerships from identification through execution and ongoing engagement.
• Drive Sector M&A activities by conducting research, analysis, and developing recommendations and work products for leadership consideration.
• Identify and assess growth opportunities that align with Sector priorities, strategic objectives, and long-term business goals.
• Build and implement repeatable processes, frameworks, and governance models for strategic partnerships and M&A activities.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including finance, legal, contracts, subcontracts, and business teams, to support evaluation, structuring, and execution of strategic opportunities.
• Interface effectively across all levels of the organization, including C-suite executives, business leaders, and P&L teams, to communicate strategy, influence decisions, and drive alignment.
• Support strategic planning efforts through market research, business analysis, and competitive insight development.
• Contribute to work product creation by integrating inputs across research and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service functions.
• Help guide and lead offerings and growth initiatives through business checkpoints, including consideration of financial, operational, schedule, and market impacts.
• Prepare and present clear, compelling materials for leadership reviews, opportunity assessments, and decision-making forums.
• Up to 30% depending on work location

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain TS Clearance
• Experience in strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, or related business growth functions
• Corporate finance experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to facilitate discussions across multiple functional disciplines, including finance, legal, contracts, and subcontracts.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $115,500 - $214,500. 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. L3

Harris 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…