Compliance Specialist - Remote

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 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