Equity Compensation & Administration Senior Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

6d•$142,900 - $266,000

About The Position

The Equity Compensation & Administration Senior Manager oversees the company’s global equity programs, ensuring accurate administration, strong governance, and compliance across applicable geographies. The role leads end-to-end equity compensation management, including grants, vesting, exercises, reporting, and international regulatory requirements. It partners with Legal, Tax, Payroll, Finance, HR, and external vendors to maintain accuracy and provide a strong participant experience. The position manages one direct report, the Equity Administrator, and oversees processes, issue resolution, system integrity, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement of equity program infrastructure. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facility. The role reports to the Director of Executive Total Rewards. It manages global equity programs such as RSUs, PSUs, stock options, ESPP, and other long-term incentive awards; oversees equity lifecycle processes and regulatory compliance; and serves as a subject-matter expert for international equity administration. It manages the equity platform and external vendor relationships, partners with Payroll and Finance on withholding, reporting, reconciliation, and accounting, and prepares reporting and audit support. The position also supports annual incentive planning, documentation and governance, stakeholder education, process improvements, automation, M&A-related equity program integration, and the coaching and performance management of one direct report.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fidelity as a 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 end-to-end equity lifecycle processes, including grant issuance, vesting, exercises, cancellations, and participant communications.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international requirements, including tax withholding, securities laws, mobility rules, and country-specific obligations.
Coordinate with Legal, Tax, and external advisors on international equity administration.
Manage the equity administration platform, including data accuracy, reconciliation, participant support, and system improvements.
Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors, managing service delivery, escalations, and updates.
Partner with Payroll and Finance on tax withholding, reporting, reconciliation, and financial accounting of equity awards.
Prepare equity-related reporting and support audits and year-end requirements.
Support annual long-term incentive planning, including forecasting needs, 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 assessment of acquired equity programs, conversion modeling, and data integration.
Manage and develop one direct report through coaching, prioritization, and performance management.