Principal Specialist, Digital Technology Audit Specialist (Remote)

Date Posted: 2026-04-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-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 information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world 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. The Digital Technology (DT) Audit Specialist position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic professional who seeks to build on their existing DT and 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 and either progression within our team or rotation into critical business segment roles, after tenure within the group. This group is seen as a premiere entry point into the business segments within the company. As a DT Audit Specialist, you will perform reviews of critical DT processes, evaluating effectiveness of internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities.

What You Will Do

The RTX Internal Audit DT Team conducts risk-based audits as well as value-add special projects and consultations for the business functions within the RTX family of companies. Position expectations include:

• Assessing DT processes and procedures in order to determine the reliability and effectiveness of existing control systems.
• Assist in providing assurance that appropriate risk mitigation is taken by management.
• Assist in providing management with independent and objective reports, evaluations, appraisals, counsel, and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in completing risk-based audits on assigned engagements.
• Assess risk of key business processes resulting in the preparation of audit plans and specific audit programs.
• Create process maps of significant DT, financial, business and operational processes in order to identify potential internal control weaknesses and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in preparing clear, concise audit reports.
• Present audit conclusions and recommendations to senior management.
• Assist in efforts to modernize existing work programs to include automated testing procedures.
• 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%).

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
• Microsoft Office applications - advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

We Prefer

• Attained or working towards advanced degree.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other relevant DT, cyber, or technical certifications.
• Experience writing scripts for Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Servers and PCs, Unix operating systems, and Visual Basic for Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications including PowerBI, CoPilot
• Experience using Tanium, Verdant, Archer GRC, and ServiceNow.
• Experience with public accounting, internal audit, government accounting, or project. management work with exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SOX, NIST, COBIT, COSO and other frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate across all levels and functions within the business.
• Ability to influence parties within and outside of work area at an op

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