Senior, Government Accounting

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-11)full time

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$101k–$133k

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Anduril Industries The Senior Analyst, Government Rates supports government finance operations by conducting indirect rate modeling, variance analyses, and driving compliance automation using AI tools. This role supports audits, proposals, and collaborates cross-functionally to optimize financial workflows.

Responsibilities

Drive Automation & AI Innovation: Identify, design, and implement automated workflows utilizing Claude to streamline complex financial processes, analyze FAR/DFARS compliance guidelines, and accelerate data extraction from large contract datasets.
Optimize Compliance Workflows: Leverage Claude and other advanced prompting/AI tools to automate routine compliance reporting, summarize regulatory updates, and draft formal policy and procedure documentation.
Indirect Rate Development: Conduct in-depth analysis and modeling to support the development of indirect rates across multiple business units for both strategic internal planning and external compliance.
Audit & Proposal Support: Support the preparation and audit of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) and Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, Pricing, Accounting, and Business Operations to identify process inefficiencies, implement corrective actions, and support ad-hoc financial projects.
Impact Analysis: Conduct detailed evaluations of accounting changes, assessing their impact on rate structures and government submissions.

Qualification

EducationExperienceRegulatory ExpertiseTechnical & Analytical SkillsAdaptabilityGrowth MindsetMust be a UAI & Automation InterestSystems Experience$101

Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
Experience: 3+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, with at least 1 year focused on government contracting, project accounting, or indirect rate analysis.
Regulatory Expertise: Some knowledge and practical application of FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced analytical capabilities with a high level of accuracy; expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and modeling) and/or AI tools.
Adaptability: Proven ability to work multiple projects, prioritize deliverable timelines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Growth Mindset: Strong intellectual curiosity with a passion for learning new tools, systems, and advanced financial concepts.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred

AI & Automation Interest: Direct experience or strong interest in leveraging Generative AI tools (such as Claude/ChatGPT) for data analysis, document summarization, or process automation.
Systems Experience: Familiarity with government accounting systems and enterprise ERP/reporting tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, Hyperion, Smartview, Databricks, Palantir’s Foundry platform).
$101,000—$133,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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