Spirit Defense – Associate / Mid-Level Estimating and Pricing Specialist

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 59,300 - 90,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a professional to support high-value proposals and perform cost estimating at its Spirit AeroSystems subsidiary in Kansas. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience, proficiency in Excel and be able to obtain U.S. security clearance.

The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating in negotiations, with competitive salary ranges from $59,300 to $117,150 based on qualifications. Various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with DoD, FAR, and/or CAS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support high value proposals for USG and USG Prime.
• Develop cost estimates and proposals using standard tools.
• Participate in negotiations with government and customers.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excel competency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area

Tools

SAP

ProPricer

Job description

Overview

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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.

Position Responsibilities

• Support multiple high value proposals to the USG and USG Prime simultaneously, including TINA sweep activities and proposals going through negotiations
• Ensure compliance with DFAR and FAR in order to produce reliable and compliant basis of estimates to support future audits by reading and reviewing RFPs, collaborating with functional experts and authoring BOEs for proposals above TINA and subject to Certified Cost and Pricing Data, and completing checklists such as Proposal Adequacy and BOE Compliance Review
• Through the utilization of standard tools, develop cost estimates, proposals, and business decision data for product development and established programs, changes in company products or processes, and other management requests to enhance the revenue of existing contracts and the support for the pursuit of new business
• Use historical data and engineering task and hardware descriptions and apply regression analysis or other estimating tools and methods to develop parametric estimates and “should cost” analyses and/or develop labor, material, and other non-labor cost estimates
• Manage the process to collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors and apply appropriate cost estimating rates and factors to estimates
• Develop and maintain estimating tools, data and cost estimating relationships. Provide cost and/or price information and financial analysis to cross-functional teams, management, and customers
• Participate in fact-finding and negotiations with government and customers. Support the proposal managers and independent cost estimates (ICE) to generate the “Price to Win” in the new business acquisition process
• Provide situational leadership to the Pricing and Estimating and cost analysts
• Provide a valuable in-house resource for cost / price analysis on behalf of Spirit AeroSystems’ Defense business
• Conduct cost / price analysis of major supplier proposals for the procurement of aerostructures components, materials, and hardware
• Advise on global supply chain negotiation strategies and support negotiations with Spirit AeroSystems supplier subcontracts
• Perform supplier fact-finding and accounting system rate & factor audits to validate supplier cost and pricing data
• Support negotiations representing supply chain cost elements within Spirit AeroSystems

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Associate (Level 2): 2+ years of related work experience with either a Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Strong computer skills and a strong competency in Excel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 3 or more years\' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related area of study
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD), FAR, and/or CAS
• Experience with SAP and ProPricer

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): $59,300 - $90,900

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $76,400 - $117,150

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. This information is provided for awareness; terms may apply.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.