The Compensation Partner will play an integral role in the delivery of Leidos Corporate Compensation policies, procedures and programs to meet the diverse and fast paced day-to-day compensation needs of their respective Sector, Business Area & Division. Reporting to the Sr. Director Total Rewards Strategic Partnering provides consultative support and guidance to all levels of leadership and the HR community in compensation and total rewards activities, including base pay administration, bonus and incentive development, regulatory and compliance matters, internal and external market considerations, and workforce data and analytics insights, etc. in order to achieve our organizational and human resources objectives. The selected individual will collaborate within a team and be responsible for day-to-day operational support, in addition to implementing, and administering the organization's compensation and incentive policies, procedures, programs and project initiatives.
Job Description:
- Serve as the primary compensation partner and trusted advisor for assigned business organizations, providing guidance to all levels of management and the HR community on compensation philosophy, programs, policies, practices, and systems.
- Be a strategic partner within the organizationally-aligned sector on the implementation and support of compensation practices based on the group's unique needs and objectives, partnering with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders to support workforce-related decisions.
- Evaluate and approve salary adjustments using sound compensation fundamentals and internal review framework.
- Ensure proper alignment to the Leidos job architecture for all existing employees and new hires.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, legal statutes, and internal control requirements of compensation decisions.
- Evaluate and approve bonus and incentive requests for compliance, reasonableness, and appropriateness.
- Proactively evaluate pay practices for alignment with internal and external equity and pay trends, leveraging workforce data and market insights to identify trends and make informed recommendations.
- Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to enhance analysis, improve work product quality, and increase efficiency.
- Conduct FLSA classification and exemption analysis, providing guidance to management and HR on wage and hour compliance for assigned sector positions.
- Develop clear, audience-ready presentations and materials to communicate compensation procedures, recommendations, and analysis to leadership and HR stakeholders.
Education, Experience and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
- 8+ years of experience in Compensation or a related field.
- Thorough knowledge of compensation philosophies and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of FLSA compliance, rules and application.
- Understanding of HR systems, market survey submissions and analysis.
- Knowledge of Workday HCM preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret and summarize key areas.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Expert knowledge of office software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, or groups.
- Industry experience is a plus.
- Experience partnering with business leaders and HR stakeholders in a consultative capacity is a plus.
- Ability to navigate difficult conversations with tact, confidence, and sound judgment.
- Strong team player who collaborates effectively across HR, Compensation, Total Rewards and business stakeholders
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Original Posting:September 22, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- 8+ years of experience in Compensation or a related field
- Thorough knowledge of compensation philosophies and practices
- Thorough knowledge of FLSA compliance, rules, and application
- Understanding of HR systems and market survey submissions and analysis
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret and summarize key areas
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to adapt and work effectively with varied situations, individuals, and groups
- Knowledge of Workday HCM
- Industry experience
- Experience partnering with business leaders and HR stakeholders in a consultative capacity
- Ability to navigate difficult conversations with tact, confidence, and sound judgment
- Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
Leidos Insights
What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
