Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst (R5254)

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

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst to support our government contracting operations. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable cost accounting standards.

You will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, support audits, and maintain compliant pricing structures across programs.

What You'll Do

Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) in all cost-related activities

Lead the preparation of incurred cost submissions (ICS), provisional billing rate (PBR), and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP)

Analyze and validate cost structures, indirect rates, and allocation methodologies

Assist in DCAA/DCMA audits, including data requests, documentation, and responses

Review contracts and proposals for compliance with government cost/pricing requirements

Maintain and improve internal controls related to cost accounting practices

Collaborate cross-functionally with Contracts, Pricing, and Program teams to ensure alignment

Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

8+years of experience in cost accounting within a government contracting environment

Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS

Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA or IPA audits

Familiarity with incurred cost submissions and pricing proposals

Experience with Disclosure Statements (CASB DS-1)

Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Aerospace & Defense or similar regulated industry

Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle)

Experience leveraging AI and automation in core job responsibilities

CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification