We are seeking an experienced Performance Management and Performance Pay Team Lead to oversee federal performance management, compensation, and pay-pool activities supporting a federal intelligence agency in Springfield, Virginia.

This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned program area and provide leadership across performance management and performance-based compensation activities. The ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of federal performance management regulations, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System compensation structures, data analysis, and pay-pool auditing.

Location: Springfield, VA

Expected Start: Early 2027

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned performance management and performance pay program area
• Lead the day-to-day execution of federal performance management, compensation, and pay-pool activities
• Provide guidance on federal performance management regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices
• Support performance planning, monitoring, evaluation, rating, and closeout activities
• Apply knowledge of Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System performance management and compensation requirements
• Review and audit pay-pool calculations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Analyze compensation and performance data to identify discrepancies, trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain data models, reports, trackers, and supporting documentation
• Protect and appropriately handle confidential salary, compensation, and employee performance information
• Identify and implement improvements to federal performance management processes and systems
• Coordinate with Human Resources professionals, managers, executives, and other stakeholders to resolve performance and compensation matters
• Provide clear guidance and recommendations to senior leaders and decision-makers
• Develop and deliver executive-level reports, briefings, and program updates
• Maintain effective, professional communication with senior-level managers, executives, and team members
• Ensure assigned deliverables meet contractual quality, accuracy, and timeliness requirements
• Apply artificial intelligence tools to relevant processes and analyses, as appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or a related discipline
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
• At least three years of experience working with the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System
• At least two years of experience supporting senior-level performance management activities
• Demonstrated experience applying federal performance management regulations
• Knowledge of Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System compensation structures
• Proven experience reviewing or auditing pay-pool calculations
• Proficiency in data management, analysis, and modeling
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify compensation and performance discrepancies
• Ability to handle confidential salary, compensation, and employee performance information with a high degree of discretion
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior-level managers and executives
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Springfield, Virginia

• At least two years of supervisory experience leading a compensation or performance management team
• Experience implementing process improvements within federal performance management systems
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community Human Resources or compensation programs
• Knowledge of pay-pool administration, performance-based compensation, and workforce analytics
• Training or experience using artificial intelligence tools in Human Resources, performance management, compensation, or data analysis
• Professional Human Resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or a federal equivalent