Hiring: Spirit Defense - (Associate, Mid-level, and Experienced) Program Control Company: Spirit AeroSystems Location: Wichita, KS Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:02:24 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •5+ years of related experience •10+ years of related experience Required Skills: •Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system •Reconciles data discrepancies and corrects errors in cost charging for complex / multiple budgets/pools (correct suspense) •Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines •Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis •Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled •Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks •Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government •Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field •Level 2: 2-5+ years of related experience •Level 3: 5-10+ years of related experience •Level 4: 10+ years of related experience •Strong experience with Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) •Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance •Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval •Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field •Cost pool management Compensation: •$67,450 - $103,450 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!