Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Business & Compliance Analyst

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Government Compliance Analyst – Purchasing System to help ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and related regulations across the Purchasing System.

You will lead audits with DCMA and DCAA, identify weaknesses, provide corrective actions, and help keep processes audit-ready while coordinating training and communications for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• 3-5 years of procurement and inventory management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Skill in making presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented and precise in reporting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal compliance with FAR, DFARS and related regs.
• Monitor the Purchasing System per FAR/DoD guidance and other supplements.
• Lead/support DCMA/DCAA reviews and contractor purchasing system reviews.
• Identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay current on applicable government regulations and best practices.
• Create/update published POL/PROs in business writings as required.
• Execute a comprehensive government compliance program with training and communications.
• Assess Spirit Defense and ensure audit-ready posture at all times.
• Interface with internal/external customers and defense supply chain personnel.
• Contribute to development of new concepts and standards within Spirit Defense Compliance.
• Respond to ad hoc requests.

Skills

Procurement & Inventory Mgmt

DoD Security Clearance

Presentations

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Detail oriented

Regulatory knowledge

FAR knowledge

DFARS knowledge

CAS knowledge

TINA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• The Government Compliance Analyst – Purchasing System is part of an established cohesive team responsible for evaluating internal operational and procedural compliance in accordance with applicable U.S Government regulations.
• The Government Compliance Analyst – Purchasing System performs monitoring of the Purchasing System in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and other supplements as required.
• Leads/supports reviews/audits performed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and/or the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Assist Defense Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews. Ensure audit findings are addressed by appropriate functional personnel and follow-up actions are assigned and completed.
• Identify weaknesses and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and strengthen processes or adherence to the processes as they relate to purchasing and associated systems.
• Remain current on applicable U.S. Government regulations, industry best practices, newsletters, media, and information that support compliance standards.
• Creating and updatingpublished POL/PROs in Business Writings as required.
• Execute a comprehensive Government Compliance program which includes coaching, formal training, newsletters, and various forms of communication to build, maintain, and improve U.S. Government compliance capability and control.
• Assess Spirit Defense, provide feedback and require corrective actions to ensure an audit-ready position at all times.
• Ability to work and interface with diverse levels of Internal/External Customers & Defense Supply Chain personnel.
• Regularly contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards within Spirit Defense Compliance particularly to the Purchasing and ancillary systems.
• Respond to ad hoc requests.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree - Business
• 3-5 Years of Experience with Procurement and Inventory Management
• Ability to obtain and maintaina DoD security clearance and certain Program Accesses
• Skill in making presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Strong computer skills
• An active DoD Security Clearance
• Experience interacting with suppliers
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS),and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (fka Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA))

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: $71,750.00 - $110,000.00

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. 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

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.