Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Business & Compliance Analyst

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, within Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (Spirit Defense), an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Spirit Defense provides engineering, rapid prototyping, technologies, and support for customer missions. The Government Compliance Analyst – Purchasing System is part of a team that evaluates internal operational and procedural compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations. The analyst monitors the Purchasing System in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable supplements; supports and leads DCMA and DCAA reviews and audits; and assists Defense Supply Chain Management with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews. The role ensures audit findings are addressed, follow-up actions are assigned and completed, and Spirit Defense remains audit-ready. The analyst identifies process weaknesses and recommends corrective solutions, maintains current knowledge of government regulations and industry practices, and creates or updates published policies and procedures. The role also contributes to a comprehensive compliance program through coaching, formal training, newsletters, and other communications, and helps develop new compliance concepts, techniques, and standards for purchasing and related systems. The analyst interfaces with internal and external customers and Defense Supply Chain personnel and responds to ad hoc requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business.
3–5 years of experience with procurement and inventory management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and certain Program Accesses.
Ability to make verbal and/or written presentations to key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills.
Active DoD security clearance.
Experience interacting with suppliers.
Knowledge of SAP.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (formerly the Truth in Negotiations Act).

Responsibilities

Evaluate internal operational and procedural compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations.
Monitor the Purchasing System in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other required supplements.
Lead or support reviews and audits conducted by DCMA and/or DCAA.
Assist Defense Supply Chain Management with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews.
Ensure audit findings are addressed by appropriate functional personnel and that follow-up actions are assigned and completed.
Identify weaknesses and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and strengthen purchasing processes and adherence to them.
Remain current on applicable U.S. Government regulations, industry best practices, newsletters, media, and other compliance information.
Create and update published policies and procedures in Business Writings as required.
Execute a Government Compliance program that includes coaching, formal training, newsletters, and other communications.
Assess Spirit Defense, provide feedback, and require corrective actions to maintain an audit-ready position.
Work and interface with internal and external customers and Defense Supply Chain personnel at diverse organizational levels.
Contribute to development of new compliance concepts, techniques, and standards, particularly for purchasing and ancillary systems.
Respond to ad hoc requests.

Benefits

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
Eligible employees joining the Kansas team may qualify for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.

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