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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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supportmultiplehigh valueproposalsto the USG and USG Primessimultaneously, including TINAsweepactivities and proposals going through negotiations
• Ensure compliance with DFAR and FAR in order toproducereliable and compliant basis of estimates to supportfuture audits by reading and reviewing RFPs,collaborating with functional experts and authoringBOEs for proposals above TINA and subject to Certified Cost and Pricing Data, and completing checklists such as Proposal Adequacy and BOE Compliance Review
• Through the utilization of standard tools, the specialist develops cost estimates, proposals, and business decision data for product development and established programs, changes in company products or processes, and other management requests to enhance the revenue of existing contracts and the support for the pursuit of new business
• Uses historical data and engineering task and hardware descriptions and applies regression analysis or other estimating tools and methods to develop parametric estimates and “should cost” analyses and/or develop labor, material, and other non-labor cost estimates
• Manages the process to collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors and applies appropriate cost estimating rates and factors to estimates
• Develops and maintains estimating tools, data and cost estimating relationships. Provides cost and/or price information and financial analysis to cross-functional teams, management, and customers
• Participates in fact-finding and negotiations with government and customers. Supports the proposal managers and independent cost estimates (ICE) to generate the “Price to Win” in the new business acquisition process
• Provides situational leadership to the Pricing and Estimating and cost analysts
• Provide a valuable in-house resource for cost / price analysis on behalf of SpiritAeroSystems’Defense business
• Conduct cost / price analysis of major supplier proposals for the procurement ofaerostructures components, materials, andhardware
• Advise onglobal supply chain negotiation strategies andsupportnegotiations with Spirit AeroSystems supplier subcontracts
• Perform supplier fact-finding and accounting system rate & factor audits to validate supplier cost and pricing data.
• Support negotiations representing supply chain cost elements within Spirit AeroSystems

• Associate (Level 2): 2+ years of related work experience with either a Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Strong computer skills and a strong competency in Excel

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related area of study
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD), FAR, and/or CAS
• Experience with SAP and ProPricer

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 - Associate (Level 2): $59,300 - $90,900

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $76,400 - $117,150

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. 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.