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Spirt Defense - Program Control Manager

Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Position 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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, location

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • 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)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • 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

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: $95,520- $146,050

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.

Salary : $95,520 - $146,050

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