Board of Directors & Governance Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-07-21



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0010 ~ 10 Farm Springs Rd ~ 10 FARM SPRINGS



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



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'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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX’s Legal, Contracts & Compliance organization is seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional to support Board Operations as well as broader corporate governance activities and special projects. This role provides essential coordination, project management, process improvement, and documentation support to ensure high‑quality execution of Board‑related work and to advance enterprise governance priorities. This position is hybrid at RTX’s Farmington, Connecticut location.

What You Will Do:

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:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Proven organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to quickly learn governance and board-management systems (e.g., BoardVantage).
• Demonstrated experience collaborating 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.

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    

• This position may be eligible for relocation

• And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now! 

• Hybrid role based in Farmington, CT, with occasional travel to support business needs.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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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