Spirit AeroSystems

Manufactures aerostructures for airplanes

Mid-Level Business Analyst

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Full-timeWichita, KS, USA$71.8k - $110kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business is required.
Three to five years of experience with procurement and inventory management is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance and certain program accesses is required.
Ability to make verbal and/or written presentations to key stakeholders at all organizational levels is required.
Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
Attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate internal operational and procedural compliance in accordance with applicable U.S. Government regulations as part of the established team responsible for compliance.
Monitor the Purchasing System in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and other applicable supplements.
Lead or support reviews and audits performed by the Defense Contract Management Agency and/or the Defense Contract Audit Agency.
Assist Defense Supply Chain Management with Defense Contract Management Agency Contractor Purchasing System Reviews, ensuring audit findings are addressed by appropriate functional personnel and follow-up actions are assigned and completed.
Identify weaknesses and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and strengthen purchasing processes and adherence to those processes.
Stay current on applicable U.S. Government regulations, industry best practices, newsletters, media, and other information supporting compliance standards.
Create and update published policies and procedures in Business Writings as required.
Execute a comprehensive Government Compliance program, including coaching, formal training, newsletters, and other communications to build, maintain, and improve U.S. Government compliance capability and control.
Assess Spirit Defense, provide feedback, and require corrective actions to maintain an audit-ready position.
Work and interface with internal and external customers and Defense Supply Chain personnel at diverse organizational levels.
Contribute regularly to developing concepts, techniques, and standards within Spirit Defense Compliance, particularly for purchasing and ancillary systems.
Respond to ad hoc requests.

Desired Qualifications

Strong computer skills are preferred.
An active Department of Defense security clearance is preferred.
Experience interacting with suppliers is preferred.
Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Cost Accounting Standards, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (formerly the Truth in Negotiations Act) is preferred.

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:

The Government Compliance Analyst – Purchasing System is part of an established cohesive team responsible for evaluating internal operational and procedural compliance in accordance with applicable U.S Government regulations.
The Government Compliance Analyst – Purchasing System performs monitoring of the Purchasing System in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and other supplements as required.
Leads/supports reviews/audits performed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and/or the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).Assist Defense Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews. Ensure audit findings are addressed by appropriate functional personnel and follow-up actions are assigned and completed.
Identify weaknesses and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and strengthen processes or adherence to the processes as they relate to purchasing and associated systems.
Remain current on applicable U.S. Government regulations, industry best practices, newsletters, media, and information that support compliance standards.
Creating and updating published POL/PROs in Business Writings as required.
Execute a comprehensive Government Compliance program which includes coaching, formal training, newsletters, and various forms of communication to build, maintain, and improve U.S. Government compliance capability and control.
Assess Spirit Defense, provide feedback and require corrective actions to ensure an audit-ready position at all times.
Ability to work and interface with diverse levels of Internal/External Customers & Defense Supply Chain personnel.
Regularly contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards within Spirit Defense Compliance particularly to the Purchasing and ancillary systems.
Respond to ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s Degree - Business
3-5 Years of Experience with Procurement and Inventory Management 
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and certain Program Accesses
Skill in making presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Strong computer skills
An active DoD Security Clearance
Experience interacting with suppliers
Knowledge of SAP 
Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (fka Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA))

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: $71,750.00 - $110,000.00

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.

About the Company

Spirit AeroSystems

Manufactures aerostructures for airplanes

Spirit AeroSystems builds large aircraft structures like fuselages and wings for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business jets. It designs, fabricates, and supplies these major aerostructures to customers such as Boeing and Airbus, who then integrate them with other parts to complete airplanes. The company stands out because it spun out from Boeing as an independent supplier and operates at a scale focused on large aluminum and composite structures, with growth in defense and aftermarket services beyond commercial airframes. Its goal is to provide a stable, end-to-end supply of aerostructures, expand its defense and aftermarket offerings, and ensure reliable production across its key programs, including possible alignment with Boeing to stabilize the 737 supply chain.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Wichita, KS
Founded: 2005

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