Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

Date Posted:

2025-03-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Description

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: 

Brief Description of Department

The Liaison Manager in Internal Audit will serve as the primary point of contact between the Internal Audit department and business units within RTX Corporation. The Liaison Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand, document risks and communicate the risks internally as part of the Internal Audit risk assessment and to audit teams to prepare for audit execution. This role will also have additional responsibilities that require consolidating the enterprise risks through the RTX Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process as well as assisting with the audit board risk assessment system implementation.

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. 

What You Will do:

• Act as the primary liaison between the Internal Audit department and business units

• Proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams to achieve organizational goals while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth

• Facilitate the flow of information and ensure clear communication regarding risks and how they relate to the risk assessment and audit execution

• Schedule and coordinate risk discussion meetings, reviews, and follow-up activities

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to risks and relevant policies

• Ensure timely responses to audit requests and queries from business units when necessary

• Monitor risks and hold discussions with audit teams and be a liaison for the business controls team on audit execution and audit planning

• Identify potential risks and areas of concern and escalate them to the Internal Audit team as needed

• Complete the ERM consolidation process of gathering data, holding discussions and working closely with risk owners to ensure timely and thorough completions of the ERM consolidation process

• Work closely with the VP-Internal Audit to create the ERM presentation and messaging to help ensure business ERM and RTX ERM discussions are complete and accurate when held with RTX senior leaders

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of audit activities, findings, and recommendations

• Provide regular updates to senior management on high-risk audit-related matters

• Assist with implementing a new process in the AuditBoard Risk oversight tool for the Internal Audit Risk Assessment and ERM process

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate business units on audit processes, risks, and best practices

• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in audit methodologies

• Strong understanding of internal audit principles, risk management, and internal controls

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to analyze complex information and provide clear, actionable recommendations

• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint

• Travel to company locations as necessary (in the potential range of 20% - 30%)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Univer