Defense - Project Management Specialist

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.

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Key Accountabilities:

• 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
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet technical goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and status for intervention and problem solving with functional and program stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Project Management and/or Program Management experience
  • Level 2: 3+ years of related Project Management and/or Program Management experience
  • Level 3: 5+ years of related Project Management and/or Program Management experience
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure program access approval

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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

Summary Pay Range: Level 2: $60,200 - $92,300 | Level 3: $76,150 - $116,800

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.