Spirt Defense - Program Control Manager

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

4d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field
5+ years of related accounting, business, and/or finance experience
2+ years of experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and/or risk assessments to leadership teams
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access
Master’s degree in business (MBA)
Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
Extensive knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis
Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. MPM or Cobra), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting principles
Strong analytical skills
Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)
Advanced proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) such as Deltek Cobra and MPM, and accounting systems such as SAP
Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, reviewing and approving timecards, and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures
Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including: Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting; and reconciliations to SAP
Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
Responsible for ensuring contract deliverables are completed and submitted on a timely manner (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS)
Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability and team performance.
Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results
Act as the primary interface with the program office, functional leadership, and external auditing agencies regarding EVMS related tasks/efforts, requirements, issues, analysis, and performance measures
Support proposal preparation, fact-finding and contract negotiations as needed to ensure cost management issues are represented
Act as primary point of contact with customer counterpart, and maintain a positive working relationship to improve communication and stay on top of any potential cost and/or schedule issues
Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment
Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs dictate