Principal Specialist, Grants Operations (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-08-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate and Global Communications team:

As a Principal Specialist, Grant Operations (CSR), you will focus on nonprofit grants and operations, you will play a crucial role in managing our philanthropic activities and fostering meaningful partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing the grant application process, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, and enhancing operational efficiencies within our CSR initiatives. 

What You Will Do 

• Enterprise-wide Grants Processing: Administer the company’s global charitable grant program activities through day-to-day operations, serving as a point of contact for 900+ grant applicants and our internal global network of CSR ambassadors on process navigation. 
• Vendor Relationship: Support RTX Grant Operations & Compliance Manager in leading Benevity relationship to maintain, and continuously improve, software and programs related to grantmaking, volunteerism, and matching gifts. 
• Compliance and Audit Assurance: Ensure adherence to internal policies related to grant-making and matching gift activities.  
• Budget Alignment: Review of vendor payment detailed reports to ensure accuracy of each budget cycle. 
• Communications Development: Develop employee toolkits and communications guidance on CSR programs related to grantmaking, annual budget process, employee programs, etc. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams (HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, etc.), as needed to resolve issues and ensure systems are working efficiently.  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and five years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and three years of relevant experience
• Minimum two years of experience in CSR and/or grant operations 
• Motivated project manager who meets deadlines, maintains steady performance under pressure and can multi-task. 
• Experienced in navigating fast-paced global environments working cross-functionally across multiple lines of businesses. 
• Proven ability to work in moments of ambiguity, remaining flexible, and delivering results.
• Proficient technical skills, including Microsoft Office

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with grants management vendor Benevity. 
• Strong understanding of nonprofit sector dynamics, grant-making processes, and compliance standards.

Location

• Hybybrid from Farmington, CT; if not local to Farmington, CT, then willing to work hybrid from any other main communications hubs, to include: Arlington, VA or the Washington D.C area, McKinney, TX or the Dallas area, Tucson, AZ, El Segundo, CA, or Boston, MA 

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith esti