Senior Government Rates Analyst — AI, Automation & Compliance

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Analyst, Government Rates to join our Finance team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will drive automation and AI-powered improvements in government contracting finance, focusing on indirect rate development, compliance, and audit support.

The role combines regulatory expertise with technology-enabled workflow modernization, requiring collaboration across FP&A, Accounting, and Business Operations to ensure accurate rate proposals and efficient reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, with at least 1 year focusing on government contracting, project accounting, or indirect rate analysis.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS; ability to apply regulatory guidance.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, modeling) and familiarity with AI tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, systems, and concepts.
• U.S. Person as required for access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation and AI-enabled workflows to streamline financial processes and data extraction from large contract datasets.
• Automate regulatory reporting and draft policy/procedure documentation.
• Develop indirect rate models across multiple business units for internal planning and external compliance.
• Support Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) and Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP) audits.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Pricing, Accounting, and Operations to improve processes and address inefficiencies.
• Assess the impact of accounting changes on rate structures and government submissions.

Skills

Government contracting experience

Excel expert

AI tools familiarity

Adaptability

Growth mindset

U.S. Person status

Strong analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Oracle

Hyperion

Smartview

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Analyst, Government Rates to join our Finance team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will drive automation and AI-powered improvements in government contracting finance, focusing on indirect rate development, compliance, and audit support.

The role combines regulatory expertise with technology-enabled workflow modernization, requiring collaboration across FP&A, Accounting, and Business Operations to ensure accurate rate proposals and efficient reporting.