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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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
