Spirit Defense - (Associate, Mid-level, and Experienced) Program Control

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas Tax Credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking qualified Program Controllers at Associate to Senior levels. The role involves setting up and monitoring cost control systems, budgets, and schedules for defense contracts, with emphasis on accurate reporting and government guidelines.

A DoD clearance or eligibility is required, and experience with Deltek and SAP is preferred. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field.
• Experience in a Finance classification/position with 2-5+ years (Level 2) or 5-10+ years (Level 3) or 10+ years (Level 4).
• Strong experience with Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Candidate must secure Program access approval.

Responsibilities

• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Reconciles data discrepancies and corrects errors in cost charging for complex budgets/pools.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure contracts meet parameters and guidelines.
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and conducts funding analyses.
• Prepares program plans to capture requirements and schedules.
• Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate cost/schedule risks.
• Ensures funding availability by maintaining expenditure records and requesting funding.
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems and maintains baselines.
• Compiles data and develops reports for regulatory or contractual reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

DoD clearance eligibility

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Master's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

Deltek Cobra

PM Compass

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Program Controllers.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Reconciles data discrepancies and corrects errors in cost charging for complex / multiple budgets/pools (correct suspense)
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
• Compiles data from multiple teams /areas and develops reports to meet more stringent reporting requirements, such as regulatory agency requirements or contractually required reports

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field
• Experience in a Finance classification / position
  • Level 2: 2-5+ years of related experience
  • Level 3: 5-10+ years of related experience
  • Level 4: 10+ years of related experience
• Strong experience with Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field
• Active DoD security clearance
• P&L management
• Cost pool management
• Experience using other Microsoft Office tools (including Word and PowerPoint)
• Experience in contractual EVMS reporting, working in Deltek software suite (COBRA, PM Compass, etc.)
• Understanding of SAP or similar ERP system

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range - Associate (Level 2): $67,450 - $103,450
Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $79,950 - $122,600
Summary Pay Range - Senior Level (Level 4): $100,250 - $153,700

Kansas Tax Credit

Kansas Tax Credit:Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.