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Senior Associate, Strategic Communications (Richmond, VA, US, 23225) @ L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

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<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Associate, Strategic Communications </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job Code:</strong> 39840</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job Location</strong>: Remote Opportunity</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job Schedule:</strong> 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job Description</strong>:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">L3Harris External Communications is seeking a strategic and agile communicator to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will play a central role in maintaining the team’s operational rhythms, while also working with teammates to design and execute integrated communications plans that drive business results and advance the company’s strategy. This is a unique opportunity for a strong writer, editor and project manager to play a leading role in enterprise-level communications campaigns at a purpose-driven company that is setting the pace for change in the defense technology industry.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Draft and maintain a library of fact sheets, webpages and other collateral for stakeholder engagements</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Draft and/or edit remarks, talking points, briefings and other written materials for senior leaders’ external engagements</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist with the maintenance of an enterprise-level calendar of program milestones and key events, as well as associated communications tactics</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist with composing and compiling metrics and other reports to senior leadership</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist leaders and teammates across the External Communications team and the segment communications teams with special projects and surge support as needed</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Occasional travel required (up to 10%)</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A detail-oriented mindset; strong commitment to the highest standards for quality, accuracy and consistency; and a bias for action</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, while also responding with agility to changing priorities in a highly dynamic business environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Comfort collaborating with leaders and teammates at all levels of a matrixed organization and exercising influence without authority when necessary</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Commitment to standardizing processes and applying lessons learned to improve workflows for recurring projects</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry or another high-tech or B2G sector</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in strategic communications, digital media and storytelling to continuously improve content and processes</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $61,500-$114,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $54,000-$100,000. 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. L3Harris 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 company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:white">#LI-Remote</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:white">#LI-NR1</span></p>

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