Compensation Partner

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Department Summary:

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making and a deep understanding of compensation practices? MITRE is seeking a dynamic Lead Compensation Partner to serve as a primary advisor for key sectors reporting to the Senior Manager of Compensation and Performance Management. In this pivotal role, you will lead job architecture projects, manage performance management programs, provide expert guidance on compensation strategies, leveraging your knowledge of industry trends and business insights to design and administer competitive, legally compliant, and impactful compensation programs.

As a trusted partner to HR leaders and business stakeholders, you will play a critical role in helping shape the organization's compensation philosophy and ensuring alignment with market best practices. This position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that drive transparency and performance across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Compensation Partner for a designated sector(s), offering strategic advice and insights on compensation-related matters.
• Rebuild, implement and continuously improve MITRE’s job architecture ensuring alignment to business objectives and strategy.
• Assist in implementing and continuously improving performance management frameworks, processes, and tools.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure performance management practices support organizational objectives and values.
• Provide training and guidance to managers and employees on effective feedback, coaching, and performance conversations.
• Assist in designing, developing, implementing, and administering enterprise-wide compensation programs, including managing market and promotion budgets, updating annual pay ranges, and maintaining job classification guides.
• Conduct job evaluations, administer salary structures and pay grade levels, and ensure internal and market fairness for hires, promotions, and other salary actions.
• Prepare and deliver compensation-related training materials and programs to enhance organizational understanding of pay practices and policies.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and senior HR leaders to strategically address compensation needs and support organizational goals.
• Monitor and analyze compensation trends in government contracting, technology, and related industries, ensuring compliance with pay laws and best practices.
• Assist in participating in and managing compensation market surveys to leverage competitive data and identify market trends.
• Assist in the annual merit process and other enterprise-wide compensation initiatives.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, human resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Compensation and at least 3 years in Performance Management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze and present large datasets effectively.
• Proven expertise in data analysis with the ability to effectively interpret and communicate insights.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and sustaining comprehensive Job Architecture frameworks
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results.
• Self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Sound judgment in safeguarding sensitive information and making informed decisions.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday.
• Familiarity with MarketPay or similar compensation tools.
• Knowledge of labor markets in industries such as aerospace and defense, government contracting, data science, and/or cybersecurity.
  
  

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

None

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$141,200 - $176,500 - $211,800 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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