Board of Directors & Governance Specialist

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional to support Board Operations and corporate governance activities. Location: Farmington, CT (Hybrid). Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD. Board Operations Support Support planning and logistics for Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda alignment, material preparation, and stakeholder coordination. Assist with compiling, formatting, proofreading, and distributing Board materials, ensuring accuracy, quality, and confidentiality. Provide support for Board meetings, including coordination with various support functions and real‑time issue resolution. Corporate Governance Support Assist with governance documentation, recordkeeping, version control, and audit‑ready files. Support recurring and ad hoc governance initiatives, including policy reviews, governance benchmarking, audits, and enterprise reporting. Prepare summaries, checklists, and project documentation to support governance readiness and compliance. Project Management Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and status updates across Legal, Finance, HR, and business units. Track deliverables and follow‑up items, ensuring key milestones are met with accuracy and consistency. Coordinate cross‑functional contributions for Board and governance‑related projects. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, standardization, and quality in Board and governance processes. Support implementation of new tools, templates, workflows, and digital solutions. Apply CORE or other continuous‑improvement principles to streamline operations and reduce process risk. Confidentiality & Professionalism Handle sensitive information with discretion and support executive‑level communication and decision‑making. Interface professionally with senior leaders and directors. Qualifications You Must Have A University Degree with minimum 5 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years experience; alternatively, 9 years relevant experience without a degree. Proven organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in fast‑paced environments. Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and quick learner of governance and board‑management systems (e.g., BoardVantage). Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions. Qualifications We Prefer Experience supporting corporate governance, legal operations, or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with CORE, Lean, or other continuous‑improvement methodologies. Energy, curiosity, and ability to learn quickly. High degree of ownership, initiative, and curiosity. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Life Income Strategy option. Tuition reimbursement program. Student Loan Repayment Program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption Assistance. Autism Benefit. Employee Assistance Plan with 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney