Principal Specialist - Staff Auditor (Hybrid)

RTX•Farmington, NM

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Internal Audit team: The Audit Specialist, which aligns with RTX Finance, is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic audit professional who seeks to build on their existing audit and/or business 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 and strategic networking. This group is seen as a premiere entry point into the business segments within the company. As an Audit Specialist, you will perform reviews of critical business processes, evaluating effectiveness of internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities. RTX Internal Audit 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of SOX, COSO and other frameworks.
Demonstrates leadership competencies to work effectively across all levels and functions within the business.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel 20-30%
Advanced Microsoft Office skills; BI
Perform reviews of critical business processes, evaluating effectiveness of internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities.
Knowledge/experience in project management, strong analytical, problem solving

Responsibilities

Participate in completing risk based audits on assigned engagements.
May manage projects or processes and coach and review work of staff team members.
Assess risk of key business processes resulting in the preparation of audit plans and specific audit programs.
Create process maps of significant financial, business, and operational processes to identify potential internal control weaknesses and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Prepare clear, concise audit reports.
Present audit conclusions and recommendations to senior management.
Continuous self-improvement including the addition of technical skills, as needed, based on department needs.
Analyze and turn robust streams of data into actionable insights for stakeholders to consider including performing continuous auditing through testing of complete data sets, testing audit evidence in real time focusing on anomalies in a population, and using predictive analytics or analytic capabilities to predict events/maximize opportunities.
Explains policies, practices, and procedures of the work area to others within the organization, supporting decision-makers with recommended courses of action and contributing to risk analysis and associated discussions with customers and internal teams.
Responsible for making or suggesting minor changes or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of work area.
Problems and issues faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues.
Travel to company locations as necessary (in the potential range of 20% - 30%).

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
This role may be eligible for relocation.