Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Executive Assistant

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides direct support to multiple executives and site leadership team
• Performs various tasks contributing to office organization and efficiency
• Prepares and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and presentations; manages phone calls, email and access to executive; schedules and coordinates meetings, business travel and expense reports
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle confidential matters with discretion
• Exercises good judgment with strong written and verbal communication and ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities
• Event and visitor management, including but not limited to badging, escorting, agendas, bios, catering
• Must be able to anticipate needs, have a positive jump right in attitude
• Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills
• Propensity to model and encourage fair, respectful, and positive etiquette

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS location

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• 5+ years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Program Access
• Associate or bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a confidential environment
• Experience coordinating domestic and international travel
• IAAP certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)

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: $56,500- $86,600

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. #LI-CG1