Compensation Manager - Tysons, VA

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. . We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.  

In this role, you’ll utilize your deep subject matter expertise in compensation design, analytics and theory to serve as a strategic client facing consultant to our executive business leaders and stakeholders. You will not only have the opportunity to analyze and identify compensation issues, but drive them to resolution with your strong communication, problem solving, and influencing skills. Our client is looking for an experienced compensation manager in the ultra-competitive Cyber-physical, Information Technology & Intelligent Building Solutions sectors. This individual would be a strong presence and would be comfortable speaking to executives and employees across the company as we navigate the annual cycle, hiring, and everything in between.

Compensation Strategy & Program Management:                                         

• Lead the design, development, and execution of the company’s compensation programs, including base salary, short- and long-term incentives, equity, and bonus plans.                                        
• Ensure the compensation strategy supports the organization’s business goals and attracts top talent while maintaining internal equity.                                        
• Develop and implement strategies for executive compensation and collaborate with leadership on pay decisions.                                         
• Market Research & Benchmarking.                                         
• Conduct comprehensive market research and benchmarking to ensure the company’s compensation programs remain competitive, including benchmarking for roles outside of the continental United States.                                       
• Utilize industry salary surveys and internal data to guide compensation decisions and recommend pay adjustments.                                      
• Monitor market trends, emerging compensation practices, and legal requirements to keep the company’s programs up to date.                                         

Job Evaluation & Pay Structure:                                         

• Oversee the evaluation of job roles, classifications, and pay grades to maintain internal equity and compliance.                                      
• Review and approve job descriptions, ensuring they accurately reflect responsibilities and align with compensation frameworks.                                          
• Ensure the appropriate job leveling and grading systems are applied consistently across the organization.                                       
• Compliance & Legal Adherence:                                     
• Ensure all compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act) and relevant labor standards.                                         
• Conduct regular audits of compensation practices to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with regulations.                                         
• Develop and implement policies to address pay equity and ensure alignment with organizational diversity and inclusion initiatives.                                      
• Budgeting & Financial Planning:                                         
• Partner with the finance team to manage the compensation budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals and constraints.                                         
• Analyze compensation costs and forecast future expenses related to pay programs, incentive structures, and equity awards.                                     

Leadership & Team Management:                                     

• Lead, mentor, and develop the compensation team, including analysts and specialists, providing guidance on complex compensation matters.                                      
• Collaborate with HR business partners and department leaders to provide expert advice on compensation-related issues.                                       
• Lead cross-functional teams on compensation-related projects, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and compensation harmonization efforts.                                       

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:                                       

• Present compensation analysis, recommendations, and reports to senior leadership, including the C-suite and board of directors.                                         
• Ensure effective communication of compensation programs to managers and employees, ensuring transparency and understanding.                                       
• Provide training and support to HR teams and managers on compensation policies, salary structures, and pay decisions.                                       
• Data Analysis & Reporting:                                        
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership.                                         
• Prepare compensation reports, including pay equity analyses, benchmarking studies, and other metrics for decision-making

• Minimum 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Mathematics, Finance, or related field.
• Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the analysis, design, and administration of compensation programs; including experience working with job architecture and multiple surveys.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills, with a track record of managing compensation projects.
• Able to audit and analyze large data sets efficiently.
• Solid working knowledge of HR regulations and Compliance needs related to Compensation.
• Experience in job leveling and pay band development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be influential with impactful presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience: in particular, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel experience that includes VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, regression analysis, and nested function statements.
• Experience working with OCONUS/CONUS

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Compensation Management Specialist (CMS) preferred.
• Working knowledge of compensation practices, principles and regulations required; experience at  large multi-state companies preferred.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.