Compensation Strategy Manager
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectorshelping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
Compensation Strategy & Execution
- Develop, implement, and manage broad-based compensation programs (base salary, bonus, equity, and incentives), including short- and long-term incentive plans and sales and technical compensation plans.
- Partner with business leaders to design and implement scalable compensation strategies during periods of organizational growth and transformation.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws and government contracting requirements, including DOL, FLSA, and SCA regulations.
Executive & Board-Level Compensation
Support executive compensation programs and prepare materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.Ensure alignment of executive and leadership pay programs with performance, market benchmarks, and organizational goals.Total Rewards Program Management
Design and evaluate total rewards programs and recommend enhancements based on employee needs, industry trends, and cost analysis for optimized employee experienceImplement and manage recognition programs and non-cash reward initiatives that drive engagement and performance.Team Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.Establish and manage key performance metrics for the Total Rewards.Vendor Management & Systems
Oversee a broad portfolio of vendor relationships, including compensation survey providers, and third-party administrators.Leverage Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and compensation platforms to drive automation, reporting, and compliance.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field. Masters a plus710 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards, with at least 3 years in a leadership roleExperience in the government contracting, ideally with a technology, products focused company.Experience partnering with proposal pricing and salary benchmarking in response to federal RFPsStrong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and government contracting regulationsProven experience designing and managing compensation and incentive programs in high-growth or scaling environments.Experience preparing compensation materials for executive leadership and board-level presentation.Demonstrated success leading teams, with a focus on innovation, business partnerships and compliance.Proficiency in HCM and compensation management tools (e.g., Workday, UKG, MarketPay, Payfactors).