Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst (R5254

Company Overview

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, and its technology supports operations worldwide across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst to support our government contracting operations. This role guarantees compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The analyst partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, audit support, and compliant pricing structures across programs.

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS in all cost‑related activities.
• Lead the preparation of incurred cost submissions (ICS), provisional billing rates (P ), 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 and 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in cost accounting within a government contracting environment.
• Strong 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.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense or a similar regulated industry.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation in core job responsibilities.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward a professional certification.

Full‑time regular employee offer package includes competitive pay, bonus, benefits, and equity. Compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, licenses, certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.