Internal Audit Engagement Lead, Associate Director

Date Posted:

2026-02-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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