Senior Associate, Government Relations

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Title: Senior Associate, Government Relations

Job ID:30784

Job Location: Arlington, VA

The selected candidate will become familiar with the aerospace and defense industry, as well as the L3Harris Government and Customer Relations team’s role in shaping congressional, executive branch, and thought leadership priorities and policy. The candidate will help shape strategic approaches based on policy, budgets, regulations and the competitive environment that impact domestic operations and our foreign customers. This is a full-time, in-person role in Arlington, VA, and candidates must be located in the greater Washington, DC area.

Job Description:

• Research and summarize budget documents, government funding data and contract award information, as well as competitive intelligence sources, industry press releases and recent news
• Summarize relevant congressional hearings, executive branch reports, think tank webinars, and defense-industry events
• Research and track legislation from key congressional committees, including the Appropriations, Armed Services, Science, and Foreign Relations committees
• Draft preparatory materials for company executives, including biographies, agendas, and talking points documents
• Develop valuable skills, network, and gain exposure to Capitol Hill, the Department of War (DoW), the State Department (DoS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as government affairs, Political Action Committees (PACs), regulation, and legislation supporting the national security domain
• Support Government Relations team initiatives, events, and other activities and assignments as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, National Security, Government Affairs or related fieldwith of 2 years or Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related work experience in defense, national security, finance, strategy, consulting or related fields.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Interest in defense, space, aerospace, national security, government, international cooperation, and legislative affairs
• Experience working in a Congressional or Executive Branch office

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$69,000 – $128,000. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.