Senior Program Finance Analyst

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 a Senior Program Finance Analyst to support financial execution, forecasting, and analysis across key programs. This role will partner closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Finance leadership to provide visibility into program performance and support informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate has experience in program finance, FP&A, or financial analysis; thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment; and can balance financial rigor with changing business needs. This individual will support forecasting, EAC development, variance analysis, and risk and opportunity management while helping improve the accuracy and consistency of program reporting.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role. The Senior Program Finance Analyst will maintain financial models, analyze actual performance against plan, prepare recurring program reviews, identify financial risks and opportunities, and support process improvements as Shield AI continues to grow.

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Full-time regular employee offer package

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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 special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.