Manager, Pricing

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

12d•$102,500 - $138,500

About The Position

The Manager, Pricing leads the development of compliant, accurate, and timely cost and price proposals within an aerospace and defense manufacturing organization. The role serves as a subject-matter resource for cost/pricing models, FAR/DFARS compliance, audit readiness, estimating processes, and proposal execution. The manager coordinates cross-functional inputs, supports fact-finding and negotiations, and ensures company pricing tools, methods, and databases remain accurate and effective. The position directly supervises pricing and audit personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience specifically within pricing or cost estimating.
At least 5 years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, proposals, finance, or government contracting.
At least 3 years supervising staff-level professionals.
Must be a lawful U.S. person due to ITAR restrictions.
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003, as amended, as required by the ATF.
Demonstrated understanding of audit processes, FAR/DFARS requirements, and government proposal preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to support clear collaboration and productive team outcomes.
Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across departments.
Demonstrated financial, risk, and resource management capability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft D365.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of cost/pricing models for proposals of various sizes and complexities.
Review proposal bills of materials, labor hours, and other direct costs (ODCs) for compliance and relevance.
Review cost/price proposals for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Ensure cost volumes comply with FAR/DFARS and customer solicitation requirements.
Coordinate with the Proposal Manager to maintain proposal schedules, deadlines, and status reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Government and customer audits and fact-finding engagements.
Ensure audit files, cost/pricing documentation, and small business plans meet regulatory standards.
Guide Pricing Analysts in developing their skills in preparing compliant, profitable proposals.
Collaborate with Contracts and Technical Proposal Managers to ensure alignment across proposal volumes.
Develop and improve pricing tools, methods, and templates.
Support continuous improvement of estimating and pricing practices.
Participate in negotiations as required.
Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct, and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.