Compliance Analyst - Policy, Process, and Procedure (R5253)

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>](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI).

### **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