Lead Senior Ethics and Compliance Officer, Engineering

RTX

. Lead and oversee Pratt & Whitney’s Ethics & Compliance program for the Engineering organization .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading Ethics and Compliance programs, with a strong focus on developing initiatives, managing investigations, and enhancing organizational culture. Possesses excellent communication and decision-making skills, essential for influencing change and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.

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Ethics & Compliance LeadershipInvestigation ManagementProgram DevelopmentDecision-Making SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Ethics & Compliance Program ManagementInvestigation AssessmentCorrective Action ImplementationRisk ManagementMetrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsJudgmentApproachability

Industry Keywords

Code of ConductCompliance TrainingSpeak Up CultureEthics InitiativesEnterprise Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee Pratt & Whitney’s Ethics & Compliance program for the Engineering organization
Review, evaluate, investigate and assess ethics and compliance issues and concerns
Travel to P&W’s Engineering sites
Lead, manage and coordinate Engineering Local Ethics & Compliance Officers and investigators
Support development of Ethics & Compliance programs, initiatives and policies
Lead efforts to enhance P&W Engineering ethics and “Speak Up” culture
Help operationalize ethics and compliance requirements in the P&W Engineering organization
Lead and participate in Ethics & Compliance initiatives, teams and committees at P&W and RTX levels
Lead, coordinate and participate in investigations of reported complaints and alleged violations
Manage investigations through timely completion, closure and corrective action implementation
Support reporting violations to authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate
Work with Human Resources, Communications and others to deliver training
Maintain Ethics & Compliance communications promoting speaking up, Code of Conduct awareness, compliance issue understanding and related policies
Identify compliance vulnerabilities and risks through processes including Enterprise Risk Management
Develop and implement corrective action plans
Monitor Ethics & Compliance program performance using metrics, focus groups and surveys
Continuously improve program effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in Ethics, Compliance and/or related function; OR an advanced degree and 10+ years of experience in Ethics, Compliance and/or related function
US citizenship required, due to government contracts, programs and projects
Approachable and discrete
Knowledgeable of the organization's values and principles
Objective, fair and sound judgment
Honest, direct and straightforward in communications
Ability to make independent judgments with strong decision-making skills
Ability to influence actions, decisions and drive change
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Ability to work effectively with associates at all levels through the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and project management experience
Command of the English language

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available