About L3Harris

L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Details

Job Title: Lead, Communications

Job Code: 38524
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL; Londonderry, NH; Rochester, NY; Salt Lake City, UT; Nashville, TN
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and measuring employee communications strategies that engage the L3Harris workforce and strengthen organizational culture across multiple business sectors and corporate functions. Reporting to the Senior Manager of President and Employee Communications, you will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, creating and executing high-impact communications that align employees to enterprise priorities, reinforce company values, and drive engagement across our global organization. The role requires exceptional writing abilities, strategic thinking, and the capacity to translate complex business objectives into clear, compelling content that inspires and connects diverse audiences.

Essential Functions:

Partner with senior leadership to build and execute comprehensive communications programs, serving as a strategic advisor on messaging approaches and engagement tactics.
Create strategic, innovative and engaging employee communications content including town halls, employee webcasts, memos, video messages, talking points, presentations and multi-channel digital content that educates, inspires and motivates the workforce.
Employ the latest communications tools, platforms and analytics to maximize audience engagement and reach through multi-channel (intranet, email, digital, etc.) communications methods. Measure effectiveness and adjust strategy as necessary.
Build trusted partnerships with key internal stakeholders across the business, collaborating across teams and locations to share information, establish communications best practices and ensure enterprise alignment.
Support the deployment of change initiatives and organizational priorities by developing internal communications that align employees to strategy, educate on business imperatives and foster connection across a global, matrixed organization.
Translate complex technical, operational and business topics into clear, accessible messaging tailored to diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.
Review and edit written content for accuracy, clarity and consistency in tone and style.
Manage multiple high-priority communications projects and competing deadlines seamlessly in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Collaborate with various teams, including marketing, public relations and subject matter experts to gather information and insights.
Travel as needed to support executive engagements and key events.

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.
Minimum 4 years experience in corporate communications

Preferred Additional Skills:

Exceptional written, verbal and creative communications skills with highly effective writing style and expertise using a variety of styles for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with and consistent usage of AP Style.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, generative AI tools and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams or other project management software.

Lead, Communications