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:
- Plans, commits, and controls the deployment of resources in response to customer, program, and business requirements
- Directs the development, integration, implementation, and management of new or revised programs, plans, strategies, or processes
- Authorizes changes to work statements using a formal directive system
- Develops control systems, maintains status information of program and customer commitments, and monitors compliance to plan
- Interfaces with engineering management to provide leadership and coordination
- Assists with cost budgetary estimates, non-recurring and recuring costs, and tracking
- Headcount forecasting and justification to meet customer requirements
- Develops facilities plans to implement and support customer and contract schedules and interfaces with company organizations, potentially government agencies, and suppliers to meet and optimize company business requirements along with supporting schedules, locations, and rearrangements
- Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to present recommendations, proposals and solutions
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 2+ years of business operations or related experience
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience working in business operations, headcount charts and reports, engineering/engineering process management, document control, purchase orders, planning, and/or financials
- Knowledge of SAP, PowerBI, Tableau, and/or Maximo
- Experience mining large data sets and analyzing critical financial documents
- Proficiency with Microsoft office products
- Ability to establish a project budget
- Strong communication skills and ability to present data to upper level managers
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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 - Associate (Level 2):: $61,950 - $95,000
Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $78,600 - $120,500
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.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of business operations or related experience
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. Citizenship required)
- Position is 100% onsite in Wichita, KS
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (for Mid-Level/Level 3)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with headcount charts and reports, engineering/process management, document control, purchase orders, planning, and financials
- Knowledge of SAP, PowerBI, Tableau, and/or Maximo
- Experience mining large data sets and analyzing financial documents
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to establish a project budget
- Strong communication skills and ability to present data to upper level managers
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.
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