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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