Computer Science Education Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the business and IT leaders to ensure value is delivered from IT investments and compliance with industry standards and best practices. 
• Provide technological and strategic guidance and leadership in the development of both internal and external software projects as well as infrastructure. 
• Manage budgets, including payout cadence, tracking estimated vs. actual expenses, and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Communicate project status to multiple stakeholders, including project and executive leadership.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Five (5) or more years of complex project management experience and relevant education and/or training.

• Ability to effectively work in a team where other team members may be located remotely.

• Self-starter with the ability to independently resolve issues and deliver results.

• Excellent English-language written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or similar project management software.

• Strong business acumen in addition to information technology knowledge.

• Minimal travel, mainly local.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is a plus.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct management authority. PMP or other relevant certifications and/or training.
• Smartsheet experience.

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: $88,200 -$135,250

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Five (5) or more years of complex project management experience and relevant education and/or training.

• Ability to effectively work in a team where other team members may be located remotely.

• Self-starter with the ability to independently resolve issues and deliver results.

• Excellent English-language written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or similar project management software.

• Strong business acumen in addition to information technology knowledge.

• Minimal travel, mainly local.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is a plus.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct management authority. PMP or other relevant certifications and/or training.
• Smartsheet experience.

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: $88,200 -$135,250

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.