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Lead, Communications

Palm Bay, Florida, Salt Lake City, Utah, Rochester, New York, Londonderry, New Hampshire, Nashville, Tennessee
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and measuring communications that reflect the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) business sector. The scope includes both internal and external communications leveraging a variety of channels to reach key audiences. The role requires exceptional writing abilities, a strong understanding of the defense industry and the capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content. In addition, this position will evaluate and synthesize communications measures to increase impact and derive insights.

Essential Functions:

  • Work closely with the sector President and the senior leadership team to develop, implement and measure an integrated internal and external communications program aligned to the business strategy.
  • Create strategic, innovative and engaging communications content to reach a variety of internal and external audiences. Develop key messages and materials that align with our company's mission, values and strategic goals.
  • Partner with Business Development on marketing communications campaigns to support keep-sold, capture and growth initiatives. Write and develop marketing content such as advertising, videos, webpages, brochures and interactive presentations.
  • Partner with subject matter experts on reporter engagements to secure earned media about the business’ capabilities, program milestones and product launches.
  • Partner with corporate channel owners to develop and implement social media content about the IVS business.
  • Support the deployment of change initiatives by developing internal communications for the sector President to educate, inspire and motivate, advising on local preferences, global best practices and culture.
  • Write and create the sector President’s communications tactics including speeches, presentations, articles, op-eds, thought leadership, editorials, social media and reports.
  • Conduct comprehensive research to develop metrics for the sector’s communications program. Monitor aerospace and defense industry trends, emerging technologies and other pertinent topics to support communication objectives.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • Manage multiple writing projects under tight deadlines, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
  • Willingness to travel.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in the defense industry highly desired

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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