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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Principal, Business Development

Account ExecutiveUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Subject matter expertise in maritime systems, capabilities, and products.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. Navy programs and a strategic mindset applied to business development.
  • Knowledge of Department of War and U.S. Navy acquisition processes and programs.
  • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and align mission objectives with strategic priorities.
  • Ability to translate technical understanding of products and technology for customer communications and engagement.
  • Leadership and decision-making skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business in Maritime Sector businesses by reinforcing, establishing, and growing customer relationships; identifying and shaping pursuits; assisting with capture strategy; and communicating effectively about pursuits internally and externally.
  • Lead multiple growth campaigns and senior customer engagements to protect and expand current and future maritime franchises.
  • Communicate internally and externally to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches, and implement operational plans and strategies with measurable impact on business outcomes.
  • Develop and execute plans and strategies to increase orders, bookings, and opportunity captures.
  • Establish strong relationships with Department of War and U.S. Navy customers to facilitate ongoing and new business opportunities.
  • Identify new and adjacent markets, unmet customer needs, and opportunities to expand existing programs and products.
  • Provide knowledge of L3Harris products, product applications, systems, and solutions to peers, partners, and potential customers to develop new business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with business development teammates, including marketing communications, business development leaders, and capture teams.
  • Participate in strategic planning and develop business cases for internal research and development.
  • Foster a business-acumen culture with a strategic, proactive approach to support business area leaders in identifying, pursuing, and closing new business.
  • Improve understanding of the technical drivers existing and potential customers seek to address to improve their mission capabilities through continuous learning.
  • Organize participation in forums and conferences to position L3Harris as a thought leader in the maritime industry for specific strategic opportunities.
  • Manage the senior customer engagement plan focused on Department of War and U.S. Navy offices and personnel.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience engaging with senior executives at government agencies, major prime contractors, and commercial companies.
  • Established contacts within Department of War and U.S. Navy.
  • Understanding and familiarity with Navy markets.
  • Ability to lead and develop relationships with geographically dispersed people.
  • Understanding of classified maritime mission lifecycles, including requirements development, system design, architecture, and systems operations.
  • Ability to bring projects to closure with minimal direction, guidance, and oversight, and work independently under limited supervision.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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