Senior Director of Compensation

Requisition Number: 22318

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $184,457.00 - $263,000.00

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Management

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Who we are

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Director of Compensation to join our growing organization. This key position will play a pivotal role on the human capital leadership team reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Capital.

The Senior Director of Compensation will act as a strategic advisor and influencer to key stakeholders across the company. The role will be responsible for advancing the total rewards philosophy of Mission Technologies in alignment with our evolving business and markets. This position leads a team of compensation professionals, who are accountable for the strategy, planning, development, and implementation of all compensation programs that are internally equitable, externally competitive, and legally compliant.

This is a hybrid position with regular in-person requirements in our Fairfax and McLean, VA offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic compensation consultation and data driven, innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
• Proactively engage with key stakeholders in corporate and across the company to build strong relationships and to provide thought leadership and advisement on compensation/total rewards strategies and competitive trends.
• Establish a strategic roadmap to guide the advancement of the function and key business objectives.
• Lead strategic compensation projects and participate in cross-functional / cross-division project teams.
• Enhance communication, training and processes associated with total reward programs. Implement best practices and expand organizational knowledge and capabilities.
• Develop and present comprehensive analytics and summaries for executive discussion/approval reviews.
• Lead the administration of annual division benchmarking and recommend get-well actions and/or other proactive measures.
• Ensure legal compliance with relevant federal, state and local regulations; proactively research legislative and market trends to formulate appropriate responses and ensure organizational readiness. Ensure timely and accurate responses to internal and external audits, including DCAA.

What you need to have:

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in people leadership.
• At least 5 years of experience in the government contracting /high tech industry.

Bonus points for:

• Master's degree in human resources, business administration, accounting or finance with 12 years progressive experience in the compensation function of a similarly sized business > $1B.
• 10 years of experience in people leadership.
• 10 years of experience in the government contracting/high tech industry.
• 5 years of experience consulting.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) strongly preferred. Experience managing international compensation, global mobility, M&A due diligence and integrations a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications. Exceptional data analytics, story-telling and MS Excel skills. Experience crafting executive briefings and leading conversations with top executives.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, challenge and influence colleagues and build relationships at all levels in an organization.
• Track record for successful and organized project management.
• Proven responsiveness and client-focused mindset.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Self-motivated, results-focused; able to figure things out and get things done in ambiguous circumstances.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our employees. We believe that an environment that fosters employee engagement among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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