Responsibilities

• 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%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years minimum prior of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred

• 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

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parential leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays