Senior Manager, Executive Compensation

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Job Description

This position is responsible for helping shape and operationalize our executive rewards strategy. This is a critical, high-visibility role that works closely with senior leadership, total rewards, legal, finance, and investor relations to ensure our executive compensation programs align with our business objectives, are market-competitive, and meet evolving governance and regulatory standards. This person is a key contributor to IPO readiness and the Culture and Compensation Committee support.

 

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Help design, implement, and manage compensation programs for executive leadership, including base pay, bonuses, equity vehicles, and long-term incentive plans (LTIPs).
• Partner with legal, finance, and HR to ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, and other applicable regulatory bodies, both pre- and post-IPO.
• Develop and deliver materials for the Culture and Compensation Committee and Board of Directors, including detailed benchmarking, program design recommendations, and performance/pay analyses.
• Lead or support the development of CD&A and other public filings related to executive pay post-IPO.
• Conduct executive benchmarking using compensation survey data, proxy analysis, and market intelligence to inform pay decisions and design.
• Evaluate pay-for-performance alignment, dilution impact, and shareholder perspectives on executive compensation.
• Support IPO-readiness initiatives related to equity program design, 162(m) transition, say-on-pay strategy, and related governance practices.
• Manage relationships with compensation consultants and legal counsel as needed.
• Act as a thought partner to senior HR leaders and the C-suite on executive rewards strategy and trends.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field required.
• Typically, twelve years of general work experience with eight plus years of experience in compensation, with significant focus on executive compensation.
• Experience supporting both private and public companies.
• Demonstrated experience preparing materials for Compensation Committees and Boards of Directors.
• Deep understanding of equity compensation vehicles (profits interests, options, RSUs, PSUs), IRC Section 409A and 162(m), SEC rules, and proxy disclosure requirements.
• Proficiency in compensation survey data, modeling, and equity valuation tools.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Schedule: 4 days a week in office 
Travel Expectations: up to 10%
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri 

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.).  Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them.  Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions.  Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. 

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$143,175- $238,625

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits 

X Ener