Lead, Business Development
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Business
Business Management, 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 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: Lead, Business Development
Job Code: 31835
Job Location: Wilmington, MA
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with senior Business Area leaders, as well as with business development, technical, and functional teams, to meet division financial objectives. This involves engaging with customers, identifying potential business opportunities, and contributing to corporate and segment strategic growth initiatives. The role supports the Space Superiority and Imaging (SSI) Division's Agile Electro-Optical (AEO) Business Area, which delivers advanced payloads to Title 10 and Title 50 clients for space-based Intelligence and Space Control missions.
Reporting directly to the AEO Business Development (BD) Director, the candidate will be tasked with formulating and implementing strategic plans aimed at securing wins in the T10/T50 EO/IR market. Success in this position requires proactive and regular interactions with U.S. Government customers and the creation of internal documentation that clearly communicates these strategic plans in alignment with L3
Harris procedures.
Essential Functions:
As part of the business development team and in partnership with corporate and business segment leadership, the successful candidate will:
- Lead strategic campaigns for the SSI/AEO, driving initiatives that target new business growth in EO/IR payloads and missions for core DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. Act as a liaison to Space Sector growth efforts, advocating for the interests of the Space Superiority and Imaging division.
- Cultivate relationships with partners, consultants, and subcontractors to gain insights and forge alliances that position L3
Harris for capturing emerging opportunities. Scout for new markets, untapped needs, and potential pursuits or campaigns relevant to the AEO Business Area. - Pinpoint opportunities that align with EO/IR payload or mission goals and facilitate the handover from early-stage Business Development activities to later-stage BD or Capture Management. Strategically prioritize customer interactions, involving Senior Management when appropriate.
- Support the collection and analysis of competitive intelligence to deepen L3
Harris's understanding of customer needs and competitor strategies. Aid in the analysis of Government and Customer Budget data to inform strategic decisions. - Promote a culture of business acumen that adopts a strategic and proactive stance in aiding business area leaders to identify, actively chase, and secure new contracts. Assist capture teams by providing competitive assessments and crafting win strategies.
- Represent L3
Harris Corporation at customer meetings, Industry related meetings and conferences. Collaborate with related functions to advance business pursuits and advocacy including marketing, communications, government relations, business development leaders, and capture teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
- Active Top Secret/SCI US Security Clearance
Preferred Additional
Skills:
- Understanding and familiarity with broader space markets focused on supplying imaging components, i.e. telescope, payloads, instruments, etc.
- Disciplined, self-starting professional who can bring projects to closure with minimum direction, guidance and oversight
- Experience leading new…
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