Hiring: Director, Govt Pricing and Proposals Company: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Location: Simsbury, CT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:16:00 Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, Program Management About the job Experience: •15+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace & defense or government contracting. Required Skills: •Reporting to the VP Finance, the Director serves as the enterprise leader for proposal development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) quality, forward pricing, indirect rates, government accounting, FAR/DFARS compliance, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA), DCAA/DCMA interface, and the company's long-term Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) readiness strategy. •This is a player-coach leadership role responsible for building organizational capability, developing future site-level leaders, and implementing an operating system that drives sustainable performance across proposal development, pricing, and government compliance. •People Leadership •Build and lead a high-performing organization across Proposal Development, Government Accounting, and Pricing. •Recruit, develop, coach, and retain top talent while building a strong succession pipeline. •Establish clear performance expectations, coaching cadence, and development plans for all team members. •Develop site-level proposal and pricing leaders in Connecticut and California to create a scalable organizational structure. •Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and continuous improvement consistent with EBAD's People Leader and EBOS expectations. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. •Demonstrated leadership in proposal development, government pricing, cost estimating, government accounting, or government compliance. •Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA), indirect rates, and DCAA/DCMA requirements. •Strong executive communication and influencing skills. •CPA, CMA, MBA, APMP, or equivalent advanced professional credential. •Solid functional working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Disclosure Statements, and accounting practice changes. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!