Spirit Defense - Senior Business Operations Specialist

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
79K-121K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Plans and controls resource deployment, strategic programs, budgets, headcount, facilities, schedules, and customer commitments. Develops planning and control systems, coordinates with leadership, government agencies, and suppliers, updates business policies and estimating factors, and recommends process improvements. Supports strategic planning and business operations while communicating solutions to stakeholders across the organization.
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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 management from many occupations and organizations to provide leadership and coordination.
  • Cost budgetary estimates, non-recurring and recurring costs dependent upon facilities requirements.
  • 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.
  • Help in reviewing and/or updating Business Policies and Procedures relative to Strategic planning activities as required or due.
  • Review and Update Standard Factors used for planning and estimating purposes.
  • Continually look for ways to improve our internal methods of estimating, collaborating and communicating.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or a minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Experience supporting senior or executive leadership in a business operations environment
  • Proven ability to support or drive strategic planning initiatives
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 3 - 5 years of relevant business operations or related experience
  • Knowledge of SAP, PowerBI, Tableu, SQL, Maximo

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: $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

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Experience supporting senior or executive leadership in a business operations environment
  • Proven ability to support or drive strategic planning initiatives
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant business operations or related experience
  • Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Maximo

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision options are complemented by specialty offerings like AccessHope cancer support, Hinge Health for musculoskeletal care, and on‑demand virtual primary care for those enrolled in Boeing plans. Mental health access via Spring Health includes no‑cost counseling and coaching sessions with first‑day eligibility for many benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at full pay, adoption assistance, surrogacy support, and backup child and elder care underscore a robust family‑oriented design. Policies indicate many benefits start quickly after hire, improving practical access for new parents.

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