Compensation Director

ECS is seeking a Compensation Director to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering compensation policies, procedures, and programs that align with our talent strategy and business goals. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in market benchmarking, analytics, program governance, and compensation planning. Strong project management, and people leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate complex information to various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and administer compensation and incentive policies, procedures, and programs that support a market-competitive and performance-based culture.
• Lead benchmarking efforts, ensuring accurate job evaluations and data integrity across a variety of roles, including technical and specialized positions.
• Review and assess classification and compensation changes, providing recommendations based on role scope, employee qualifications, company policy, and budgetary constraints.
• Build, implement, and govern enterprise-wide compensation programs, including annual merit cycles, bonus plans, and equity programs, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, consistency, and scalability.
• Provide strategic consultation to HR Business Partners and business leaders, delivering insights and solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Support compensation strategy for technical functions, in a government contracting environment, applying tailored approaches to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and compliance.
• Own and lead cross-functional compensation projects with clear timelines, communication plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Deliver compelling compensation narratives and executive-level presentations to influence senior leaders and drive decision-making.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and inform strategic compensation decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing compensation practices, including SCA components, as applicable.

• 8+ years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6+ years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12+ years relevant progressive experience.
• Strong background in job evaluation, benchmarking methodologies, and compensation program design.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to drive multiple initiatives to completion.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Executive presence and the ability to craft and deliver effective storytelling and presentations.
• Proficient with compensation tools and systems (e.g., HR3D, Mercer, etc.).