About the Role
L3Harris 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance
Skills
- Strategic partnerships
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate strategy
- Business growth functions
- Corporate finance
- Business acumen
- Facilitate discussions across multiple functional disciplines
Location
- Palm Bay, FL
- Alpharetta, GA
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- 9/80 work schedule
Experience Level
- Minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience with a Graduate Degree
- Minimum of 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduate Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $115,500 - $214,500 (New York state)
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
About the Company
- L3Harris is a global aerospace and defense technology innovator.
