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

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