Lead Pricing Manager, Aerospace & Defense Proposals

Chemring Group PLC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 102,500 - 138,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Other voluntary supplemental insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) seeks a Manager, Pricing to lead compliant cost and price proposals within an aerospace manufacturing setting. You will coordinate cross-functional inputs, support audits, and ensure pricing tools and templates remain accurate and effective.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in pricing or government contracting, and 3+ years supervising staff, with strong Excel and D365 skills. Downers Grove, IL location with comprehensive benefits and incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in pricing, cost estimating, proposals, finance, or government contracting.
• Minimum 3 years supervising staff.
• US Person with ITAR restrictions and explosives eligibility per ATF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of cost/pricing models for proposals of various sizes and complexities.
• Review BOMs, labor hours, and ODCs for compliance and relevance.
• Review cost/price proposals for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that 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.
• Provide guidance to Pricing Analysts to prepare compliant, profitable proposals.
• Develop and improve pricing tools, methods, and templates.
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Audit processes

FAR/DFARS compliance

Excel

Word

D365 experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-department coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) seeks a Manager, Pricing to lead compliant cost and price proposals within an aerospace manufacturing setting. You will coordinate cross-functional inputs, support audits, and ensure pricing tools and templates remain accurate and effective.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in pricing or government contracting, and 3+ years supervising staff, with strong Excel and D365 skills. Downers Grove, IL location with comprehensive benefits and incentive opportunities.