Manager, Pricing

Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Manager, Pricing to lead the development of compliant cost and price proposals within an aerospace and defense manufacturing context. You will coordinate inputs, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and support proposal execution.

The role supervises pricing and audit personnel, interfaces with suppliers and customers, and drives continuous improvement of estimating practices. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years pricing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field or equivalent education/experience in pricing or cost estimating.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, proposals, finance, or government contracting.
• Minimum 3 years of supervising staff level professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of cost/pricing models for proposals of various sizes and complexities.
• Review proposal BOMs, labor hours, and ODCs for compliance and relevance.
• Review cost/price proposals for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the Proposal Manager to maintain proposal schedules, deadlines, and status reporting.
• Interface with Government and Customer audits and fact‑finding engagements.
• Develop and improve pricing tools, methods, and templates.

Skills

Pricing

Cost estimating

Proposal management

Audits

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft D365

Job description

Job Description

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission‑critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $102,500 to $138,500 / year. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

JOB SUMMARY

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

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the preparation of cost/pricing models for proposals of various sizes and complexities
• Review proposal Bill of Materials, 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
• Ensure audit files, cost/pricing documentation, and small business plans meet regulatory standards
• Provide guidance to Pricing Analysts to help advance their skills in preparing compliant, profitable proposals
• Collaborate closely with Contracts and Technical Proposal Managers to ensure alignment across all proposal volumes
• Develop and improve pricing tools, methods, and templates
• Support continuous improvement efforts to refine estimating and pricing practices
• Participate in negotiations as required
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Directly supervise pricing and audit personnel

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent education and experience specifically within pricing or cost estimating

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, proposals, finance, or government contracting
• Minimum 3 years of supervising staff level professionals

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Lawful US Person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Demonstrated understanding of audit processes, FAR/DFARS requirements, and government proposal preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Microsoft D365 preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that support clear collaboration and productive team outcomes
• Abili