Cost of Delay Calculator

Financial impact of unfilled cleared roles

SR
Every Day Costs You
$5K
per day across 3 unfilled roles
Fragmented Approach
$997K
190 days to fill
Alliance Approach
$328K
62 days to fill
You Save
$670K
127 fewer days · 67% reduction
Configure Scenario
$165K
$80K$300K
3
120

Access to SECRET information

$2.0M
$500K$20M
12
350

Methodology

Calculations use AGSVA published processing benchmarks, industry recruitment averages, and a 1.35x overhead multiplier (superannuation, insurance, facilities). Revenue impact uses a 1.4x amplification factor for understaffed teams. Alliance figures based on parallel processing and pre-qualified candidate pools.

Timeline Comparison

Time to Fill

Fragmented
Alliance
Fragmented Approach190 days
Sourcing
Compliance
Interview
Clearance
Shield.AI Alliance62 days
Clearance
127d saved
PhaseFragmentedAllianceSaved
Sourcing25d11d-14d
Screening15d8d-8d
Compliance28d9d-19d
Interview18d9d-9d
Offer10d5d-5d
Clearance95d22d-73d
Total190d62d-127d
Daily Burn Rate
$5K
$3K salary + $3K revenue loss
Clearance Delay
135d73d
NV1 (SECRET) — AGSVA processing
Total Savings
$670K
67% cost reduction vs. fragmented
Why the Alliance is Faster

Parallel Processing vs. Sequential Handoffs

Fragmented Approach
Multiple agencies with no shared visibility
Sequential handoffs — each step waits for the last
Clearance starts after recruitment completes
Compliance gaps discovered late in process
Duplicated effort across providers
Shield.AI Alliance
Single portal — all partners see the same data
Parallel processing — clearance starts at sourcing
Pre-qualified cleared candidate pool
Compliance checks integrated from day one
Dedicated alliance team with shared accountability

Scenario Summary

Filling 3 NV1 (SECRET) roles at $165K each through the Shield.AI Alliance saves $670K and 127 days compared to a fragmented approach. That's $5K per day you're not burning while waiting for disconnected providers to coordinate.

Based on $2.0M annual project revenue with a 12-person team.