Spirit Defense - Program Control Manager

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
Supportive of Integrated Program Management (IPM) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) processes
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
Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (IPM) and 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

Pay & Benefits

• 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.
• 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: 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.