Engagement lead, Internal Audit

Date Posted:

2025-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

The Associate Director position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic audit professional who seeks to build on their existing audit and accounting experience through in-depth exposure to a fast-paced international business. The Internal Audit function is developmental in nature and employees are assisted in furthering career goals through training & development, strategic networking opportunities and either progression within our team or rotation into critical business segment roles, after a tenure within the group. This group is seen as a premiere entry point into the business segments within the Company.

RTX Internal Audit team provides independent and objective assurance services designed to ensure appropriate financial, operational and compliance controls exist and function effectively at RTX. Internal Audit helps RTX accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, governance and financial and operational controls in a manner consistent with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ professional practices framework including the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
 

What You Will Do:

• Oversees an audit team cohort for 2 audits/projects per quarter and leading managers/senior managers throughout all phases of an audit to ensure the quality of the audit results
• Support execution of annual global audit plans and align resources based on audit risk 
• Recommend and implement new processes using technology to improve the audit process and increase efficiencies
• Engage with direct reports through transparent and regular communication.
• Act as an employee advocate to support career aspirations and making regular recommendations supporting development.
• Drive change through leadership roles on Core/Functional teams.
• Conduct a review with the audit team and business to understand the root cause of problems to help ensure the correct actions will be taken and result in improved controls.
• Improve upon processes and/or systems, leveraging on personal past experiences and in-depth understanding of best practices in the marketplace that may improve the competitive position of the organization.
• Assist in resolution of complex audit/non-audit issues including involvement of RTX’s functional risk owners/subject matter experts as necessary
• Review final audit reports for quality and consistency with IA standards including assessment of agreed upon management actions for adequacy and practicality.
• Work to influence others to accept views/practices and agrees/accepts new concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Work with BU stakeholders to ensure complete and timely closure of audit issues, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive and supports team members to meet departmental metrics.
• Recommend and implement new processes, policies, standards or operating plans in support of strategies.
• Regularly provide SME support to the audit teams or liaisons with co-sources/businesses to provide SME support.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related departments.
• Technical/Functional skills & knowledge in one or more strategic areas of importance to Internal Audit.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Attained or working towards advanced degree.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified
• Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or desire/ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with public accounting, internal audit, government accounting, or project management work with exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SOX, COBIT, COSO and other frameworks
• Ability to travel to company locations as necessary (in the potential range of 20% - 30%)

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   
• Tuition reimbursement program  
• Student Loan Repayment Program   
• Life insurance and disability coverage   
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   
• Adoption Assistance            
• Autism Benefit   
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program    
• And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: 

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 
• Preferred Location: Farmington CT, Dallas, TX or near any other RTX Site Location.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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