Executive Compensation & Equity Associate

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. The Executive Compensation & Equity Associate plays an important role in supporting the administration, reporting, and operational execution of equity and compensation programs. With a primary focus on equity administration, executive compensation operations, and data integrity, this role helps ensure programs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with governance and compliance requirements. Working in close partnership with the Compensation, Payroll, HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors, this position contributes to the execution of key processes, supports reporting and analysis, and helps maintain the operational foundation for equity and executive compensation programs. This role offers a strong development opportunity for a high-potential professional seeking to build deeper expertise in equity, executive compensation, and broader Total Rewards operations over time. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, operational rigor, sound judgment, and a high level of discretion, along with the ability to manage sensitive information and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is remote and US Citizenship is required. Key Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day administration of employee equity programs, including grants, vesting events, transactions, recordkeeping, and employee communications. Maintain accurate equity and compensation data within equity administration platforms, Workday, and related systems, ensuring strong data integrity, confidentiality, and audit readiness. Prepare reports, dashboards, reconciliations, and analyses related to equity, compensation, and executive compensation programs. Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, HR, and external vendors to support accurate processing, compliance, internal controls, and issue resolution. Support executive compensation processes, including operational coordination, benchmarking, and preparation of materials for leadership, Board, and Compensation Committee use. Respond to employee inquiries related to equity programs and compensation processes. Assist with audits, compliance reviews, process documentation, and continuous improvement efforts. Knowledge and Skills: Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, reconciliations, and reporting. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce accurate work in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond clearly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries. Exposure to equity administration, executive compensation, compensation-related reporting, or related governance and compliance processes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 3+ years of experience in compensation, HR operations, finance or accounting operations, equity administration, payroll support, or other analytically oriented roles. Experience supporting compensation, equity, finance, or related operational processes in a corporate environment. Familiarity with Workday or a similar HRIS platform, including data entry, reporting, and validation activities. US Citizenship is required.

Compensation

Details: $84k - $105k The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 05/28/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Apply To This Job