Executive Compensation Senior Manager

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About the role

The Executive Compensation Senior Manager leads the design, administration, and execution of executive compensation programs to support the company’s business strategy, governance standards, and competitive market positioning. This role oversees the executive pay framework, executive annual bonus process, market analysis, and development of compensation insights for senior leadership. The Senior Manager partners closely with Legal, Finance, Talent, and senior executives, and serves as a key resource during M&A due diligence and integration activities. This position drives continuous improvement in executive compensation processes, tools, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Executive Total Rewards and lead Executive Compensation design, governance, and administration of programs to align with company strategy, market competitiveness, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the executive pay framework, including the mix of base salary, annual incentives, and long-term equity compensation.
• Manage the annual executive bonus cycle, including methodology, modeling, recommendations, communication, and year-end administration.
• Direct participation in executive compensation surveys, ensuring data accuracy and applying results to evaluate market competitiveness and program effectiveness.
• Maintain and enhance the Executive Role Library, ensuring consistency in job leveling, documentation, and governance.
• Conduct analysis and prepare recommendations for special compensation actions, including executive hires, promotions, market adjustments, retention strategies, and off-cycle requests.
• Lead complex compensation modeling to support decision-making, scenario planning, financial impact assessments, and program design enhancements.
• Create and deliver compensation education, materials, and guidance for executives, senior leaders, and HR partners to strengthen understanding of program mechanics and pay philosophy.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Talent, and senior leadership to ensure compliance, alignment, and strong communication around executive compensation programs.
• Prepare executive-level materials, including competitive assessments, program updates, compensation summaries, and materials in support of Board or senior leadership discussions.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration activities, including assessment of executive pay structures, harmonization strategies, retention recommendations, and offer modeling.
• Manage and mentor one direct report, providing coaching, development planning, performance management, and oversight of daily work.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, documentation, and governance related to executive compensation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in compensation, including executive compensation programs
• Experience supporting annual compensation cycles, including incentives, executive pay reviews, and market benchmarking
• Experience managing or coaching others
• Knowledge of compensation survey participation and job evaluation methodologies
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leaders
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Board or Compensation Committee materials
• Experience with benefit and perquisite design, market practice, and administration
• Experience with equity compensation programs and modeling
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities
• Experience with Workday or comparable HRIS systems
• Experience in a large enterprise environment or industry with complex compensation structures
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
• Master’s degree in Business Administration
• CCP or CECP Certification

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

This role may be remote, hybrid, or onsite:

• Remote: Occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility may be required.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility is expected, aligned with leadership expectations and role needs. Visits to customer facilities may also be required.
• Onsite: Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration as required by the role.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.