Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Corporate Strategy

Level 3 Communications, Inc$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, or similar quantitative field OR 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 9 years of experience OR 7 years with a Graduate Degree in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Proficient in MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Drive and support the strategic planning process across the company.
  • Conduct ongoing research and analysis for strategic growth initiatives.
  • Manage commercial consulting projects and deliverables.
  • Liaise with key personnel from various business sectors for collaboration.
  • Contribute to the Annual Joint Strategic Planning (JSP) process.
  • Assist in developing and implementing strategic growth initiatives.
  • Involve in the M&A process, focusing on due diligence and industry reviews.

Benefits

  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work on strategic projects influencing company direction.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-sector interaction.
  • Exposure to M&A processes and strategic planning at a corporate level.
  • Potential for professional growth within the aerospace and defense sector.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Corporate Strategy

Job Code: 43165

Job Location: (On Site) Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:
  • As a member of the Corporate Strategy team, this position plays an important role in shaping the strategic direction of the company
  • Drives and supports the company's strategic planning process including, initial organization, process planning and execution, business reviews, executive leadership engagement, among other related responsibilities
  • Maintains a keen awareness and acumen around disruptive technologies, emerging trends, innovation and competitors to leverage in creation of growth plans
  • Provides on-going research, analysis and recommendations in support of strategic growth initiatives, as well as manages commercial consulting projects and deliverables
  • Skilled in analytical methods, producing fact-based, logical hypothesis and scenarios with well-thought-out conclusions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including the use of Microsoft-PowerPoint to convey analysis and recommendations to stakeholders and company executives
  • Involved in M&A process including due diligence, industry and technology reviews, and capability support

Essential Functions:

  • Supports L3Harris' Annual Joint Strategic Planning (JSP) process
  • Liaise, collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with key personnel from each business sector/segment while efficiently managing project resources
  • Manages strategy and technology projects including, but not limited to, emerging trends and technologies, portfolio analysis, domestic and international markets, R&D, strategic and operational metrics, industry consolidations and other matters
  • Assists with the development and implementation of corporate and business segment strategic growth initiatives
  • Works effectively as a contributing team member of the Corporate Strategy team
  • Travel up to 20%


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics or Engineering or other related quantitative field 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 in related experience


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Aerospace and defense industry experience
  • Pragmatic with a strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
  • A fast learner with the ability to take initial direction and self-manage to complete assignments on time and to expectations
  • Results-oriented, takes ownership to deliver independent and collective outcomes
  • Demonstrates a highly analytical work ethic/approach
  • Highly collaborative team player
  • Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
  • Very strong (well above average) MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint skills


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