Compensation Manager

StraCon Services Group is seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to lead the development, evaluation, and administration of compensation programs that ensure competitiveness, internal equity, and alignment with organizational strategy. This role plays a key part in salary negotiations, partnering closely with recruiting teams, HR leadership, and hiring managers to ensure informed, equitable, and compliant compensation decisions. The position also includes essential benefits responsibilities focused on plan optimization, employee communication, and market competitiveness. Key Responsibilities Lead salary negotiations and advise recruiting teams and hiring managers on compensation decisions. Conduct market pricing, salary surveys, and compensation modeling to assess and maintain competitiveness. Build compensation models to project merit increases, bonuses, and workforce cost impacts. Provide compensation recommendations for offers, promotions, reassignments, and internal moves. Deliver compensation analytics, dashboards, and data-driven presentations for leadership. Maintain compensation governance resources including guides, frameworks, and negotiation tools. Review internal equity and pay discrepancies; recommend corrective measures. Support HRIS reporting needs for compensation and benefits analytics. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation-related regulations and reporting. Collaborate closely with HR, recruiting, and executive leadership to ensure alignment on compensation strategy. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field. PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP, CBP, or CEBS certifications strongly preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, salary-setting, talent management, or related HR specialty. Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or working within government contracting environments strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead salary negotiations and advise executives and hiring managers. Strong analytical and forecasting skills with advanced Excel or data visualization proficiency. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold equitable compensation practices. Security Requirements U.S. Citizenship required. About StraCon: StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by "Enhancing their Operational Capability". With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to "Make It Happen". Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense. StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs. StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr