Equity Compensation & Administration Senior Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

2h•$142,900 - $266,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Equity Compensation & Administration Senior Manager oversees Booz Allen’s global equity programs, ensuring accurate administration, strong governance, and compliance across applicable geographies. The role leads end-to-end equity compensation, including grants, vesting, exercises, reporting, and international regulatory requirements, and partners with Legal, Tax, Payroll, Finance, HR, and external vendors to maintain accuracy and provide a strong participant experience. The Senior Manager oversees processes, issue resolution, system integrity, vendor management, and continuous improvement of the equity program infrastructure. The position manages one direct report, the Equity Administrator, and reports to the Director of Executive Total Rewards. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facility. The position is hybrid in McLean, Virginia.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in equity compensation administration.
Experience managing or coaching staff.
Knowledge of RSUs, PSUs, stock options, taxation, and global compliance.
Knowledge of payroll and financial reporting implications for equity.
Ability to translate technical concepts.
Bachelor’s degree.
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fidelity as plan administrator.
Experience managing equity in multiple international jurisdictions.
Experience supporting public company reporting or SOX environments.
Experience with Legal, Tax, Accounting, or HR.
Experience integrating equity programs during M&A.
Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead global administration of equity compensation programs, including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, ESPP, and other long-term incentive awards.
Oversee grant issuance, vesting, exercises, cancellations, and participant communications across the equity lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international requirements, including tax withholding, securities laws, mobility rules, and country-specific obligations.
Serve as the subject-matter expert for international equity administration and coordinate with Legal, Tax, and external advisors.
Manage the equity administration platform, including data accuracy, reconciliation, participant support, and system improvements.
Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors and manage service delivery, escalations, and updates.
Partner with Payroll and Finance on tax withholding, reporting, reconciliation, and financial accounting for equity awards.
Prepare equity-related reporting and support audits and year-end requirements.
Support annual long-term incentive planning, including forecasting, grant modeling, and cross-team collaboration.
Develop and maintain program documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks.
Provide education and guidance to executives, employees, HR partners, and other stakeholders.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
Support M&A activities, including assessing acquired equity programs, conversion modeling, and data integration.
Manage and develop one direct report through coaching, prioritization, and performance management.