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Job Title:

Director, Executive Compensation

Job ID:

36088

Job Location:

Melbourne, FL; Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule:

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

Job Description:

The Director of Executive Compensation will report to the Sr Director of Executive Compensation and will serve as the subject matter expert on all exec comp matters, with responsibilities as outlined below.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of executive compensation programs and policies, leveraging “next” practices across corporate America
• Act as subject matter expert regarding emerging / evolving external market trends in executive compensation that impact the design and disclosure of executive programs, including corporate governance, legislative / regulatory landscape, proxy advisor policies, and investor issues
• Review executive program effectiveness and model potential program changes
• Ensure executive compensation program compliance with internal and external governance / regulatory / reporting requirements
• Perform industry research and financial analysis related to compensation strategy and design, utilizing external peer data from surveys, proxy disclosures and other resources to determine market best practices
• Collaborate with the VP, Total Rewards along with the Chief Human Resources Officer and develop materials for the L3Harris Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors; manage the process and timeline for Committee meeting preparation
• Work closely with Corporate Secretary’s office on required regulatory filings, including project management and development of L3Harris’ annual proxy statement, development of compensation-specific elements such as the CD&A and proxy tables, and ensuring necessary documentation to support internal audit / review
• Partner with Finance on the development and communication of financial performance measures as they relate to executive programs and support ongoing monitoring / measurement
• Conduct financial analysis of potential long-term incentive design changes, equity plan shareholder proposals, program communication, and associated reporting and compliance
• Assist with equity administration workstream including the granting, vesting and reporting of awards
• Manage / direct the work of external vendors / consultants, as necessary
• Support ongoing communication of L3Harris’ executive compensation programs and policies
• Prepare all executive compensation planning materials

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 15 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Additional certifications (CECP, CCP) preferred.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committees and working directly with C-Suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SEC regulations, proxy disclosure, and CD&A reporting.
• Strong knowledge of compensation best practices, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Deep knowledge of compensation structures (base, bonus, equity) and equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, etc.) in a publicly traded, global organization.
• Strong modeling, analytics, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.

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 $151,000-$281,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $131,500-$244,500. 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.

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