Compliance Specialist - Remote

RTX•US-WA-REMOTE, WA

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Remote

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading and managing corrective action activities, audit execution, compliance support for high‑risk operational sites and document control management. This role ensures that compliance issues are identified, investigated, corrected, and prevented through robust systems and practices. The Compliance Specialist will partner closely with site leaders, regulatory compliance personnel, and cross-functional teams to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, customer expectations, certifying-body standards, and internal policies. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to managing compliance in fast‑paced, highly regulated environments. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated background in corrective action management, audit program oversight, and working within or supporting high‑risk, highly complex sites.

Requirements

A University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering, Compliance, or related field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
3–5 years of direct experience in corrective action management, internal/external audits, or compliance operations.
Experience supporting or working within high‑risk, regulated, or operationally complex environments.
Experience of regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, AS9100, ISO standards, or other relevant bodies).
Proven ability to manage multiple corrective actions and audit activities simultaneously.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis methods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
Proficiency with compliance tools, audit software, and corrective action systems.
Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries.
Quality certifications (ASQ CQA, CQIA, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, etc.).
Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Prior involvement with multi-site or global compliance programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the corrective action process from issue identification through closure.
Ensure root cause analyses are conducted using accepted methodologies.
Validate corrective and preventive actions for effectiveness.
Maintain documentation and tracking systems for all corrective actions.
Support sites in managing overdue or high‑risk corrective actions.
Identify systemic issues and recommend improvements across multiple sites or business units.
Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits according to regulatory, certifying-body, and internal compliance standards.
Support external audits by regulatory agencies, customers, or certifying bodies.
Develop audit schedules and ensure timely completion across high‑risk sites.
Document audit findings, track remediation activities, and verify closure.
Provide guidance to site teams on audit readiness and compliance best practices.
Prepare audit reports and deliver findings to leadership.
Serve as a compliance resource for designated high‑risk sites.
Monitor compliance trends, risks, and vulnerabilities at high‑exposure locations.
Assist site leadership in implementing standard processes aligned with corporate regulatory requirements.
Escalate and communicate emerging risks in a timely manner.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site-level compliance maturity.
Manage the creation, formatting, and release of controlled documents (procedures, work instructions, forms, manuals).
Ensure all documentation complies with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines.
Maintain consistent document templates, naming conventions, metadata, revision formats, and filing structures.
Facilitate electronic workflows for drafting, review, approval, and release.
Coordinate cross-functional reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Verify required approvers (technical, quality, regulatory) are included in routing.
Administer electronic signatures and approval trails to meet regulatory expectations.

Benefits

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs