Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 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, Raytheon Technologies 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 Corporate or Research Center Team:

The Audit Specialist position 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, strategic networking opportunities 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. As an Audit Specialist, you will perform reviews of critical business processes, evaluating effectiveness of internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities.

Raytheon Technologies Internal Audit team provides independent and objective assurance services designed to ensure appropriate financial, operational and compliance controls exist and function effectively at Raytheon Technologies. Internal Audit helps Raytheon Technologies 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.

Key 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 in order 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
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and act as a champion for change within the department and in partnership with other functions/businesses.
• Travel to company locations as necessary (in the potential range of 5% - 30%

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced degrees preferred, but not required

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, IT, project management, engineering, or another operational field
• US Citizen or US Person (Permanent Resident) status may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Attained or working towards advanced degree.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or desire/ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with public accounting, internal audit, government accounting, or project management work with exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SOX, COBIT, COSO and other frameworks

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Navigate relationships to build and contribute to effective and committed teams including respecting others and their ideas, ability to work in cross-functional networks and enable transparency, understanding and cohesion among group members
• 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)
• Demonstrates leadership competencies and communication skills to work effectively across all levels and functions within the business.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate diverse teams toward operational efficiencies within a fast paced, global environment
• Knowledge/experience in project management, strong analytical, problem solving, planning and organizational skills
• Strong mindset focusing on identifying inefficiencies and driving process improvements.
• 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.
• Strong oral and written communication skill and proven presentation skills.
• Proactive and results driven.
• Comfortable using with Microsoft Office applications - advanced Excel skills preferred

Location:

• Hybrid near Farmington, CT or Waltham, MA;
• Available for U.S. based remote work