Description The Director, Executive Compensation leads the design, administration, and governance of Leidos' executive and non-employee director compensation programs. This role serves as the primary subject-matter expert on executive pay strategy, equity plan design, regulatory compliance, and Compensation Committee support, partnering closely with the VP, Compensation, senior HR leadership, Legal, and Finance to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with company performance and shareholder interests.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Compensation Program ManagementDesign and administer base salary, annual incentive, and long-term incentive (equity) programs for the executive population (Section 16 officers and other senior leaders)Lead annual executive compensation planning cycles, including market benchmarking, pay recommendations, and merit/incentive fundingPartner closely with the Stock Programs team to align on equity plan operations, ensuring seamless coordination on grant strategy and vesting/settlement processesOwn the end-to-end executive compensation experience with the compensation function, establishing a white-glove service model that makes this role the single go-to resource for senior leaders across pay, equity, and governance mattersBoard & Committee GovernanceServe as a key preparer for the Compensation Committee materials, including pay-for-performance analyses, peer group benchmarking, and plan design proposalsPartner with Legal and the Corporate Secretary's office on committee meeting logistics, calendars, and documentationDraft and maintain committee charters, governance guidelines, and related policies as they pertain to compensationRegulatory & Disclosure CompliancePartner with Legal and the Corporate Secretary's office in preparation of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) and related proxy statement disclosures, ensuring compliance with SEC rulesMonitor and apply evolving regulatory requirements (SEC,