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Performance Management and Performance Pay Team Lead

ID
2026-3426
Category
Human Resources
Type
Full Time
Clearance
TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
Location
US-VA-

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands.  We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

 

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise.  We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Performance Management and Performance Pay Team Lead to oversee federal performance management, compensation, and pay-pool activities supporting a federal intelligence agency in Springfield, Virginia.

 

This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned program area and provide leadership across performance management and performance-based compensation activities. The ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of federal performance management regulations, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System compensation structures, data analysis, and pay-pool auditing.

 

Location: Springfield, VA

 

Expected Start: Early 2027

 

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

 

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned performance management and performance pay program area
  • Lead the day-to-day execution of federal performance management, compensation, and pay-pool activities
  • Provide guidance on federal performance management regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Support performance planning, monitoring, evaluation, rating, and closeout activities
  • Apply knowledge of Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System performance management and compensation requirements
  • Review and audit pay-pool calculations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
  • Analyze compensation and performance data to identify discrepancies, trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Develop and maintain data models, reports, trackers, and supporting documentation
  • Protect and appropriately handle confidential salary, compensation, and employee performance information
  • Identify and implement improvements to federal performance management processes and systems
  • Coordinate with Human Resources professionals, managers, executives, and other stakeholders to resolve performance and compensation matters
  • Provide clear guidance and recommendations to senior leaders and decision-makers
  • Develop and deliver executive-level reports, briefings, and program updates
  • Maintain effective, professional communication with senior-level managers, executives, and team members
  • Ensure assigned deliverables meet contractual quality, accuracy, and timeliness requirements
  • Apply artificial intelligence tools to relevant processes and analyses, as appropriate
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or a related discipline
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
  • Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
  • At least three years of experience working with the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System
  • At least two years of experience supporting senior-level performance management activities
  • Demonstrated experience applying federal performance management regulations
  • Knowledge of Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System compensation structures
  • Proven experience reviewing or auditing pay-pool calculations
  • Proficiency in data management, analysis, and modeling
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify compensation and performance discrepancies
  • Ability to handle confidential salary, compensation, and employee performance information with a high degree of discretion
  • Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with senior-level managers and executives
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Springfield, Virginia

Desired Qualifications

  • At least two years of supervisory experience leading a compensation or performance management team
  • Experience implementing process improvements within federal performance management systems
  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community Human Resources or compensation programs
  • Knowledge of pay-pool administration, performance-based compensation, and workforce analytics
  • Training or experience using artificial intelligence tools in Human Resources, performance management, compensation, or data analysis
  • Professional Human Resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or a federal equivalent

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Golden Key Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and lawful employment practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees are recognized for their initiative, skills, experience, excellence, and dedication, all within an environment free from unlawful discrimination. By adhering to merit-based hiring practices, clear policies, and professional standards, we ensure that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success.


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Golden Key Group, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


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