About this role
Overview
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
Compensation Strategy & Execution
- Develop, implement, and manage broad-based compensation programs (base salary, bonus, equity, and incentives), including short- and long-term incentive plans and sales and technical compensation plans.
- Partner with business leaders to design and implement scalable compensation strategies during periods of organizational growth and transformation.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws and government contracting requirements, including DOL, FLSA, and SCA regulations.
Executive & Board-Level Compensation
- Support executive compensation programs and prepare materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
- Ensure alignment of executive and leadership pay programs with performance, market benchmarks, and organizational goals.
Total Rewards Program Management
- Design and evaluate total rewards programs and recommend enhancements based on employee needs, industry trends, and cost analysis – for optimized employee experience
- Implement and manage recognition programs and non-cash reward initiatives that drive engagement and performance.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Establish and manage key performance metrics for the Total Rewards.
Vendor Management & Systems
- Oversee a broad portfolio of vendor relationships, including compensation survey providers, and third-party administrators.
- Leverage Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and compensation platforms to drive automation, reporting, and compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field. Masters a plus
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience in the government contracting, ideally with a technology, products focused company.
- Experience partnering with proposal pricing and salary benchmarking in response to federal RFPs
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and government contracting regulations
- Proven experience designing and managing compensation and incentive programs in high-growth or scaling environments.
- Experience preparing compensation materials for executive leadership and board-level presentation.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, with a focus on innovation, business partnerships and compliance.
- Proficiency in HCM and compensation management tools (e.g., Workday, UKG, MarketPay, Payfactors).
Other facts
About Logistics Management Institute
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider, disrupting the traditional govcon model with commercial-grade technology that is ready day-one. Driven by mission impact and backed by hard-earned customer trust, we help federal agencies move faster and smarter—delivering where it matters most. Experience and innovation fuel the what; expertise and precision drive the how.
Our commitment to our customers means staying ahead of the curve—and their mission needs. Leveraging cutting-edge platforms, mission-ready AI, and iterative collaboration, we deliver real results and meaningful transformation for the U.S. government. The outcome: agencies that are more agile, more responsive, and always ready for what’s next.
What you'll do
- The Compensation & Incentives Lead SME will develop and manage compensation programs, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. They will also support executive compensation initiatives and lead a high-performing team to drive operational excellence.
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