Compensation Lead

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Compensation Lead, reporting directly to the Director, Total Rewards.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Remote

JOB STATUS: Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The Compensation Lead will play a critical role in administering comprehensive compensation programs for Astrion, supporting over 6,000 employees. This position requires a highly analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in job analysis, market compensation analysis, and incentive compensation development, as well as a demonstrated ability to serve as an internal consultant to senior leaders and other stakeholders in the government contracting space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Job Analysis & Evaluation:
  • Consult and support job analysis to assess the responsibilities, requirements, and relative value of positions across the organization.
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate salary grades and ranges based on job content, market data, and internal equity.
• Market Compensation Analysis:
  • Collaborate with external vendors, analyzing regular market pricing and compensation benchmarking studies to ensure the organization's pay practices are competitive and aligned with industry standards.
  • Provide consultative expertise in compensation planning for business leaders, to include date factoring, quartile target analysis, and premium adjustments.
  • Analyze market data, internal salary structures, and compensation trends to make recommendations for base pay adjustments, promotions, and annual merit cycles at enterprise and direct contract levels.
  • Develop and maintain compensation metrics and reporting to support decision-making and compliance needs.
• Incentive Compensation Development:
  • Assist in the design, development, and administration of incentive compensation programs, including variable pay plans and bonuses, and collaborate with the Talent Development team on recognition programs.
  • Ensure incentive programs are aligned with organizational objectives, competitive in the marketplace, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of incentive programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Internal Consulting & Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Partner with senior leadership, HR business partners, and department managers to provide guidance and expertise on compensation strategies, policies, and practices.
  • Act as an internal consultant to deliver training and education on compensation topics, ensuring a clear understanding of compensation programs and processes across the organization.
  • Provide guidance and consultative expertise in administration of Service Contract Act and collectively bargained employee compensation, in collaboration with contract, legal and program leadership.
  • Collaborate with peers within HR and other departments to ensure compensation initiatives are integrated with broader talent management strategies.
• Compliance & Process Improvement:
  • Ensure all compensation practices comply with relevant laws and regulations, including FLSA, OFCCP, Service Contract Act (SCA), relevant state laws, and other applicable guidelines.
  • Continuously seek ways to improve compensation processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Support audits, reporting, and other compliance-related activities as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, preferably within a government contracting environment or a large, complex organization.
• Strong experience administering SCA contract and collective bargaining agreement compensation activities.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, HRIS systems, and compensation-specific software (e.g., UKG Pro, CuroComp, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, HR teams, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of federal contracting regulations and compliance requirements is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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