Cathy Pilkinton
Senior Director, Pricing, HII Mission Technologies
Cathy Pilkinton is the senior director of pricing at HII’s Mission Technologies division, where she leads all pricing-related activities and oversees a team of professionals who deliver compliant, competitive pricing solutions to the U.S. government.
Pilkinton has been instrumental in rebuilding and expanding Mission Technologies’ pricing team, transforming it into a strategic force that supports the division’s financial growth and guides enterprise-level strategy, enabling senior leaders to make informed decisions on major bids.
“Cathy has played a crucial role in rebuilding and growing the Mission Technologies pricing team,” said Rich Fisne, Mission Technologies’ senior vice president of contracts. “Her extensive expertise and strong problem-solving capabilities make her an exceptional leader.”
With more than 20 years in pricing, finance and accounting, Pilkinton brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and communications savvy, shaped by her background in both English and accounting. Her leadership has helped shape pricing strategies that contribute to the success of Mission Technologies.
Why Watch
As the landscape of government contracting undergoes rapid transformation—driven by emerging technologies, streamlined acquisition methods and shifting federal priorities—Pilkinton is leading the charge to make pricing more agile, responsive and strategically aligned.
Her forward-thinking approach embraces the need for rapid proposal development and pricing analysis and best practices that adapt to evolving procurement models. Her team’s ability to deliver flexible, data-informed pricing strategies ensures HII remains competitive while meeting the government’s demand for speed, transparency and cost-effectiveness.
Pilkinton’s emphasis on aligning pricing with broader business goals and her commitment to strategic foresight make her a key architect of HII’s continued success.