Strategic Pricing Director – Defense & Security

CAE; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Autonomy to take initiatives

Recognition & development

Job summary

CAE Defense & Security is seeking a Director of Pricing to lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of pricing across programs and bids. The role partners with internal stakeholders—program teams, finance, business development, and government counterparts—to secure accurate, compliant, and competitively positioned pricing.

The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, 10+ years in defense pricing or related financial management, and strong leadership to build a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in pricing, cost estimating, program finance, or financial management within the U.S. defense industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in competitive pricing, cost strategy, and government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government cost accounting standards.
• Experience with pricing or financial systems (e.g., Costpoint, Cognos, Pro Pricer) is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to meet government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive pricing strategy that aligns with CAE Defense & Security growth objectives and global pricing framework.
• Foster collaboration across pricing, estimating, finance, and business development teams to ensure consistent pricing assumptions.
• Oversee and improve cost estimating, BOEs, and pricing submissions for competitive and sole-source proposals.

Skills

Government pricing

FAR/DFARS

Pricing strategy

Cost estimating

Pricing systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Pro Pricer

Job description

CAE Defense & Security is seeking a Director of Pricing to lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of pricing across programs and bids. The role partners with internal stakeholders—program teams, finance, business development, and government counterparts—to secure accurate, compliant, and competitively positioned pricing.

The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, 10+ years in defense pricing or related financial management, and strong leadership to build a