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Spirit Defense - Associate Business & Compliance Analyst

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2026-17187 Category Business Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 12, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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:

  • Monitor Spirit for financial compliance with the U.S. Government rules and regulations
  • Regularly reviews operations to ensure accounting complies with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and supplements and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  • Identify weaknesses and issues and recommend corrective actions to mitigate and strengthen processes adherence as they relate to the accounting and associated systems
  • Remain current on applicable U.S. Government regulations, industry best practices, newsletters, media, and information that support compliance standards
  • Support CAS violation remediation or inconsistencies in disclosed practices
  • Ensure continuous improvement by assisting accounting compliance team with development and execution of a comprehensive Government Compliance program which includes coaching, formal training, newsletters, and various forms of communication to build, maintain, and improve U.S. Government compliance capability and control
  • Respectfully challenge any inconsistencies to ensure full compliance, and aggressively address and fix issues
  • Liaison with the U.S. Government agencies of DCAA and DCMA during their reviews and audits to ensure continued compliance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
  • Experience in a Business & Compliance classification / position
  • 2+ years of accounting and/or related experience
  • Ability to understand and apply U.S. Government regulations and ensure strict adherence to FAR, CAS, and GAAP/SOX requirements
  • Ability to work with functional and program teams to abide by and follow relevant policies, procedures, and desktop instructions
  • Ability to educate others on process controls and U.S. Government Compliance requirements
  • Ability to work with U.S Government auditors in a collaborative and transparent manner
  • Strong communication, writing, critical thinking, and computer skills
  • Possess significant Excel skills
  • Ability to quickly analyze data
  • Detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Auditing, government compliance, and/or regulatory oversight experience
  • Strong background in Accounting, Finance, Cost & Pricing Data, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Project Management, Contracts, and/or Business & Compliance
  • Working knowledge of SAP

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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: $60,800- $93,200

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.


Export Control Requirements:

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.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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