Spirit Defense - Entry-Level Contract Administrator

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

About The Position

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. The candidate selected for this role will be responsible for the entire life cycle of assigned commercial contracts/agreements. Responsibilities include preparation of contract/agreement documents, proposals, terms risk assessments, pricing review and approval, fact finding and audit support, negotiations, administration, reconciliations and closeout. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, interact with multiple disciplines and leadership, provide contractual guidance, establish effective long-term customer relationships, meet commitments to ensure customer satisfaction and incorporate contractual process continuous improvement projects. Candidate must be flexible and able to balance priorities within multiple programs.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
Ability to obtain Special Program Access
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or other related course of study
0-2 Years of experience of contracts and negotiations or equivalent experience
Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration and closeout
Strong oral, written, presentation and negotiation skills
Proven ability to work with stakeholders across multiple Business Units
Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively work multiple simultaneous assignments
Ability to coach others, and lead regardless of position or reporting relationship
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to travel, as required
U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Must be a strategic thinker and be able to identify and mitigate potential contract risks when reviewing terms and conditions
Strong financial and business acumen; familiarity with accounting principles as they relate to contracting a plus
Experience working in aerospace in support of production programs is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the entire life cycle of assigned commercial contracts/agreements.
Preparation of contract/agreement documents, proposals, terms risk assessments, pricing review and approval, fact finding and audit support, negotiations, administration, reconciliations and closeout.
Work in a team environment, interact with multiple disciplines and leadership.
Provide contractual guidance.
Establish effective long-term customer relationships.
Meet commitments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Incorporate contractual process continuous improvement projects.
Balance priorities within multiple programs.