Principal Specialist, Vendor & Technology Enablement (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NH-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Vendor & Technology Enablement Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist, Vendor & Technology Enablement is responsible for managing the global strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of the TA technology ecosystem and vendor partnerships. This role ensures tools and vendors effectively support recruiting operations and enhance efficiency, compliance, and candidate experience. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert for TA technology, managing vendor relationships, overseeing tool implementation & utilization, and leading training and adoption efforts.

This is a professional contributor role requiring advanced knowledge of TA operations, technology, and vendor management. The incumbent works independently, manages small projects or process improvements, and provides guidance to less experienced team members.

What You Will Do

Technology & Vendor Strategy

• Partner with BU TA leads and cross-functional teams to develop and execute the global strategy for the Talent Acquisition technology stack.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to support evolving business needs and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Data Privacy teams to evaluate tools for regulatory alignment and mitigate potential risks.
• Lead the implementation and configuration of new tools, ensuring alignment with process and compliance standards.

Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary liaison for TA vendors, managing day-to-day relationships and acting as a point of escalation.
• Assist with contract management, track renewal timelines, and support negotiations in collaboration with Procurement and Legal.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and partnership goals, recommending actions to address issues or optimize outcomes.
• Work with vendors in preparation for annual and quarterly business reviews.

Training & Enablement

• Develop and deliver training and communications to ensure effective adoption of new and existing TA technologies.
• Create and maintain user guides, FAQs, and other reference materials.
• Partner with TA stakeholders to assess training effectiveness and identify ongoing learning needs

Operational Excellence

• Conduct regular audits of tool usage, access, and data integrity to ensure compliance and optimal utilization.
• Maintain a centralized inventory of TA tools, including ownership, costs, renewal dates, and contractual terms.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or automation to streamline operations and enhance ROI.
• Monitor enterprise talent acquisition email inbox.
• Act as a resource for stakeholders.
• Work on ad-hoc requests as necessary.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in talent acquisition operations, HR technology, or vendor management
• Experience with technology implementation
   

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong understanding of recruitment technology platforms (e.g., ATS (Workday preferred), CRM, sourcing, and scheduling tools).
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, compelling presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences to support technology adoption, operational updates, an