Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and processes to ensure FAR/DFARS compliance across government contracting business systems. Support DCAA/DCMA audits, perform gap analyses, track remediation, and partner with Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Program teams to maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking an experienced Policy, Procedure & Process Compliance Analyst to support the development, implementation, and oversight of compliant business systems and internal controls across our government contracting operations.
This role plays a key part in ensuring alignment with FAR, DFARS, and business system requirements (e.g., DFARS 252.242-7005 and related clauses). You will work cross-functionally to design, document, and improve policies and processes that withstand audit scrutiny and enable operational excellence.
What You'll Do:
- Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and process narratives supporting government contracting compliance
- Ensure alignment with DFARS business system requirements (e.g., Accounting, Purchasing, Estimating, MMAS)
- Evaluate internal processes and controls for compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other regulatory standards
- Support DCAA/DCMA audits and business system reviews, including documentation, walkthroughs, and corrective actions
- Conduct internal compliance assessments and gap analyses; track remediation efforts
- Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure consistent process execution
- Lead or support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency while maintaining compliance
- Maintain documentation repositories and ensure version control and audit readiness
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience
- 6+ years of experience in government contracting compliance, business systems, or internal controls
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DFARS Business System rules
- Experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits or Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
- Demonstrated experience developing and documenting policies, procedures, and process flows
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Aerospace & Defense or similarly regulated industry
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle)
- Experience with business system implementations or remediation efforts
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CISA, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma)
- Experience with risk management and compliance tools
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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