Compliance Specialist - Remote

Date Posted:

2026-09-09



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-WA-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.



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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading and managing corrective action activities, audit execution, compliance support for high‑risk operational sites and document control management. This role ensures that compliance issues are identified, investigated, corrected, and prevented through robust systems and practices. The Compliance Specialist will partner closely with site leaders, regulatory compliance personnel, and cross-functional teams to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, customer expectations, certifying-body standards, and internal policies.

This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to managing compliance in fast‑paced, highly regulated environments. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated background in corrective action management, audit program oversight, and working within or supporting high‑risk, highly complex sites.

What You Will Do

Corrective Action Management

• Lead and oversee the corrective action process from issue identification through closure.

• Ensure root cause analyses are conducted using accepted methodologies.

• Validate corrective and preventive actions for effectiveness.

• Maintain documentation and tracking systems for all corrective actions.

• Support sites in managing overdue or high‑risk corrective actions.

• Identify systemic issues and recommend improvements across multiple sites or business units.

Audit Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits according to regulatory, certifying-body, and internal compliance standards.

• Support external audits by regulatory agencies, customers, or certifying bodies.

• Develop audit schedules and ensure timely completion across high‑risk sites.

• Document audit findings, track remediation activities, and verify closure.

• Provide guidance to site teams on audit readiness and compliance best practices.

• Prepare audit reports and deliver findings to leadership.

• High-Risk Site Compliance 

• Serve as a compliance resource for designated high‑risk sites.

• Monitor compliance trends, risks, and vulnerabilities at high‑exposure locations.

• Assist site leadership in implementing standard processes aligned with corporate regulatory requirements.

• Escalate and communicate emerging risks in a timely manner.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site-level compliance maturity.

Document Management

• Manage the creation, formatting, and release of controlled documents (procedures, work instructions, forms, manuals).

• Ensure all documentation complies with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines.

• Maintain consistent document templates, naming conventions, metadata, revision formats, and filing structures.

• Facilitate electronic workflows for drafting, review, approval, and release.

• Coordinate cross-functional reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Verify required approvers (technical, quality, regulatory) are included in routing.

• Administer electronic signatures and approval trails to meet regulatory expectations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering, Compliance, or related field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• 3–5 years of direct experience in corrective action management, internal/external audits, or compliance operations.

• Experience supporting or working within high‑risk, regulated, or operationally complex environments.

• Experience of regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, AS9100, ISO standards, or other relevant bodies).

• Proven ability to manage multiple corrective actions and audit activities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis methods.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.

• Proficiency with compliance tools, audit software, and corrective action systems.

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries.

• Quality certifications (ASQ CQA, CQIA, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, etc.).

• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prior involvement with multi-site or global compliance programs.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

•  And more!  

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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