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Sr. Manager Accounting

Shield AI

Arlington, VA

  • Full Time
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About the role

Job Title: External Job Title

Job Description

Join our innovative team as an External Job Title and play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge aerospace and defense programs. This impactful opportunity is ideal for hands-on leaders with technical expertise, a passion for building high-performing teams, and proven experience driving quality and talent-focused initiatives in high-reliability environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end recruiting, engineering, or quality initiatives within our expanding aerospace programs.

  • Partner cross-functionally with technical teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to define process and talent requirements.

  • Design and implement data-driven strategies—whether for talent acquisition, quality controls, or process improvement—which ensure optimal performance and compliance.

  • Leverage advanced technologies, analytics, or sourcing tools to optimize team efficiency, workflow, and output.

  • Build, mentor, and scale teams, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence.

  • Own key operational metrics and drive targeted action to resolve issues, control risks, and deliver exceptional results.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations or best practices, ensuring compliance across teams and processes.

  • Serve as subject matter expert for market trends, regulatory compliance, or process enhancements.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced engineering/manufacturing sectors.

  • Proven leadership in technical recruiting, engineering, or quality roles.

  • Strong expertise with modern technology tools—such as sourcing platforms, digital quality systems, or recruiting CRMs.

  • Demonstrated excellence in building and leading teams through growth and transformation.

  • Experience developing, implementing, and optimizing technical or operational processes.

  • Deep knowledge of sector-specific standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001) and/or best practices.

  • Ability to manage stakeholders, communicate effectively, and make sound technical decisions.

  • Highly organized, analytical, and process-driven mindset.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience scaling new programs from prototype through production or organizational growth phases.

  • Familiarity with regulatory environments (ITAR, EAR, export controls) or security-cleared processes.

  • Strong background in digital tools, data analytics, or AI-driven methodologies.

  • Advanced degree in engineering, quality, HR, or related field.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, benefits, and equity packages

  • Career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven, high-growth company

  • Work with cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary team

  • Flexible work environment

  • Commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity

 

If accommodations are needed during the interview process, please let us know.

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Aerospace Program Operations

Job Description

Join our forward-thinking team as a Sr. Manager, Aerospace Program Operations and play a key leadership role in shaping next-generation aerospace and defense initiatives. This dynamic opportunity is perfect for hands-on technical leaders passionate about building high-performance teams, delivering operational excellence, and driving quality outcomes in high-reliability environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end operational, engineering, and quality initiatives across a portfolio of aerospace programs.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other technical teams to define processes and talent requirements.

  • Design and implement data-driven strategies—spanning talent acquisition, quality controls, and process optimization—to ensure peak performance and regulatory compliance.

  • Utilize advanced technologies, analytics, and digital tools to enhance team efficiency, workflow, and output.

  • Build, mentor, and scale diverse teams, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence.

  • Own key operational metrics and drive decisive actions to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure the achievement of business objectives.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and sector best practices, ensuring compliance across all teams and processes.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for market trends, regulatory compliance, and process enhancements.

  • Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced engineering/manufacturing environments.

  • Demonstrated leadership in technical recruiting, engineering management, or quality operational roles.

  • Proficiency with modern software tools, including sourcing platforms, digital quality systems, and recruiting CRMs.

  • Extensive experience building and leading teams through periods of significant growth and transformation.

  • Expertise in developing, implementing, and optimizing technical and operational processes.

  • In-depth knowledge of sector standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and aligned best practices.

  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and technical decision-making abilities.

  • Highly organized, analytical, and process-oriented mindset.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience scaling programs from prototype through production or organizational growth phases.

  • Familiarity with regulatory environments (ITAR, EAR, export controls) or cleared operational processes.

  • Background in digital tools, data analytics, or AI-driven methodologies.

  • Advanced degree in engineering, quality, human resources, or a related field.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, benefits, and equity packages

  • Career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven, high-growth company

  • Work with cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary team

  • Flexible work environment

  • Commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity

 

If accommodations are needed during the interview process, please let us know.