Sr Manager, Pricing & Estimating

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

401(k) with company funding

Parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Sr. Manager of Pricing & Estimating in the Supply Chain group. You will oversee pricing proposals for government and commercial customers, lead cross-functional input, and ensure compliant, well-supported pricing strategies and financial analyses.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to meet deadlines in a detail-driven environment. Experience with OTA, FAR, DFARS, CAS and ProPricer is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Math, Accounting, or related field with 10+ years of related experience.
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS and CAS with emphasis on pricing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and mentor direct reports using a formal performance management process.
• Plan and manage schedules, objectives, and activities of the department.
• Apply knowledge of government and commercial job costing in engineering development and manufacturing.
• Analyze proposal bills of materials, labor data, pricing and estimating practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Self-starter

Management experience

ProPricer

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/math/accounting or related field

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

Who We Are

Description

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Supply Chain business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Pricing & Estimating Sr. Manager oversees the department’s performance, staffing, and development while leading the creation of compliant, well‑supported pricing proposals for government and commercial customers. This role manages workload, coordinates cross‑functional input, and ensures accurate financial analysis, pricing strategy, and adherence to policies and regulations. It requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to meet strict deadlines in a detail‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively develop teams and manage/direct the workflow of others is required. Develop, train, and mentor direct reports using a formalized performance management process and positive leadership examples.
• Participates in determining objectives of work assignments, planning schedules, and arranging activities in accomplishing objectives of the department.
• Strong business background with knowledge of all aspects of government and commercial job costing in an engineering development and manufacturing environment.
• Analysis of proposal bills of materials, utilization of actual and estimated labor and procurement data, pricing and estimating practices, functional department estimates, and proposal auditing.
• Performs review and analysis of cost proposals activities prior to submission to management for approval and negotiation with customers to ensure cost data are current, accurate, and complete.
• Develops solutions to a variety of complex proposal related problems using established policies, procedures and best practices.
• Works special assignments as required using independent judgment and initiative.
• Plan, execute & manage multiple projects that include improvement reviews of business processes, particularly on regulatory & compliance-related systems & programs.
• Advanced knowledge of General Accounting processes, procedures, and rules and accounting systems to properly apply the correct overheads, burdens, pricing factors, and other applicable rates & the application of pricing and costing principles, concepts, practices, and standards

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Math, Accounting, or related field with 10 years of related experience.
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience, problem solving ability, excellent analytical skills, and ability to analyze and understand complex systems and processes are preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of FAR, DFARS and CAS with emphasis in preparing pricing proposals that are current, accurate, and complete.
• Must have in-depth working knowledge of DCAA/DCMA
• Familiarity with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) proposals
• Strong interpersonal, communication, & organizational skills are required.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills are required.
• A self-starter, quick learner, and independent work style which requires minimal supervision is also desirable for this position.
• Previous Manager experience highly preferred
• Leadership experience and a successful track record of developing a team highly preferred
• Ability to maintain focus and professionalism throughout the proposal development cycle
• Working knowledge of ProPricer is preferred.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $140,100 - $214,700 per year.

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Function

Finance/Accounting

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time