Spirit Defense - (Associate, Mid-level, and Experienced) Program Control

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

2d•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. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Program Controllers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field
Experience in a Finance classification / position
Level 2: 2-5+ years of related experience
Level 3: 5-10+ years of related experience
Level 4: 10+ years of related experience
Strong experience with Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field
Active DoD security clearance
P&L management
Cost pool management
Experience using other Microsoft Office tools (including Word and PowerPoint)
Experience in contractual EVMS reporting, working in Deltek software suite (COBRA, PM Compass, etc.)
Understanding of SAP or similar ERP system

Responsibilities

Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Reconciles data discrepancies and corrects errors in cost charging for complex / multiple budgets/pools (correct suspense)
Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
Compiles data from multiple teams /areas and develops reports to meet more stringent reporting requirements, such as regulatory agency requirements or contractually required reports