Spirit Defense - Associate Project Management Specialist

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. 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, providing capabilities, technologies, and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

• Apply business and management principles to deploy tools and processes in compliance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements, including control of product configuration, management of product configuration information, and maintenance of configuration accountability records.
• Implement, plan, and manage changes to product configurations and product configuration information.
• Audit detailed work statements and develop associated project files.
• Responsible for the development and documentation of functional processes related to change.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet technical goals and objectives.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and status for intervention and problem solving with functional and program stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship).
• 3+ years of related Project Management and/or Program Management experience.
• Must be able to secure program access approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred).
• SAP experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of BCCM and application of Program Management best practices (preferred).
• Strong computer skills/proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written (preferred).
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (preferred).
• Experience with cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goals (preferred).

This is a union-represented position. 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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $60,200 - $92,300

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.

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. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet these 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.