"Strategic Flight Plan: Navigating Growth in a Changing A&D and GovCon Landscape"
Presenter:
Rich Weber, CPA, Principal, Baker Tilly
The aerospace and defense industry continues to face an evolving set of financial and operational challenges. With shifting federal procurement priorities, a volatile budget environment, and tightening oversight, many A&D firms are navigating uncertainty while pursuing growth opportunities. At the same time, recent tax legislation has brought welcome stability to key business provisions—offering predictability for planning and reinvestment.
In this session, Rich Weber will provide a strategic overview of the federal contracting and tax landscape in 2025, highlighting the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and what it means for aerospace suppliers. The discussion will cover practical approaches to sustaining financial health through growth cycles, managing capital and cash flow, and strengthening resilience amid supply chain and policy disruptions.
Key Topics to be Covered:
- The 2025 Federal Procurement Landscape — volatility, terminations, and new compliance focus areas
- OBBBA and Tax Stability — key provisions for A&D companies: R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, and financing relief
- Cash Flow and Capital Management during ramp-ups and contract delays
- Supply Chain Pressure Points — tariffs, cost escalation, and sourcing strategies
- Resilience in Federal Contracts — diversification, liquidity, and compliance readiness
- Strategic Takeaways — sustaining growth and profitability amid change
Presenter
Rich Weber is a Principal at Baker Tilly and a leader in the firm’s Aerospace & Defense and Government Contracting practices. With more than two decades of experience in public accounting and private industry, he advises A&D companies on federal acquisition compliance, cost accounting standards, and strategic tax planning.
Rich helps clients align financial strategy with growth objectives, focusing on contract optimization, indirect rate management, and sustainable capital planning. His background spans FAR and CAS compliance, DCAA audit support, and complex tax matters impacting federal contractors. He regularly speaks at industry events on resilience, growth, and financial discipline in the government contracting sector.
