United States onlyAmentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
The Total Rewards Program Lead serves as a strategic execution partner within the Total Rewards (TR) function, driving the delivery, integration, and optimization of enterprise-wide programs across compensation, benefits, equity, and recognition. This role plays a central leadership position in translating Total Rewards strategy into disciplined execution across a complex, multi-legacy environment.
With responsibility for program governance, cross-functional coordination, and large-scale initiative delivery, this role is critical to stabilizing operations, aligning disparate legacy programs, and advancing enterprise-wide harmonization. In parallel, the role drives process improvement, system integration, and data-enabled decision-making, creating the operational foundation necessary to scale Total Rewards programs and support long-term optimization in advance of enterprise technology transformation. This position is remote and US Citizenship is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Total Rewards Program Leadership
- Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise Total Rewards initiatives, translating strategy into structured project plans with clear milestones, timelines, and measurable outcomes
- Manage a portfolio of concurrent global projects, including compensation cycles, benefits harmonization, equity programs, and recognition, ensuring alignment with business priorities and disciplined execution
- Establish and maintain program governance, including prioritization frameworks, stakeholder alignment, status reporting, and risk management, with clear visibility to senior leadership
- Drive accountability across cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Payroll, and external vendors), proactively identifying and resolving risks and execution gaps
- Serve as the central coordination point across regions, ensuring global consistency while adapting to local regulatory and operational requirements
- Translate complex inputs into clear recommendations, enabling efficient and informed decision-making by senior leadership
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across Total Rewards programs and operations
- Lead the integration and optimization of Total Rewards systems (e.g., Workday, compensation and equity platforms), in partnership with HRIS and IT, to improve data integrity, automation, and reporting
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting to track program effectiveness, participation, and outcomes, enabling more data-driven decision-making
- Act as a strategic thought partner to the Head of Total Rewards, helping to shape priorities, sequencing initiatives, and execution approach
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into system solutions and scalable processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect systems, data, and business outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills, including experience engaging with senior leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
- Typically 10+ years of Total Rewards experience, with strong depth (over 5 years) in both compensation and benefits.
- Experience leading or supporting technology-enabled Total Rewards programs, including compensation cycles, benefits administration, and/or equity systems.
- Hands-on experience working with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and integrating Total Rewards programs into system workflows.
- US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS HR, or related field).
- Certifications such as CCP, CEBS, or PMP.
- Experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., Fidelity, E*TRADE) and compensation tools.
- Background in HR technology transformation, Workday implementation, or M&A integration.
- Familiarity with data governance, reporting frameworks, and internal controls.
Compensation Details:
$120k - $150kThe compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
05/12/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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