Director, Executive Compensation

Key Responsibilities: Executive Compensation Program Management Design 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 funding Board & Committee Governance Serve as a key preparer for the Compensation Committee materials, including pay-for-performance analyses, peer group benchmarking, and plan design proposals Partner with Legal and the Corporate Secretary's office on committee meeting logistics, calendars, and documentation Draft and maintain committee charters, governance guidelines, and related policies as they pertain to compensation Regulatory & Disclosure Compliance Partner 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 rules Monitor and apply evolving regulatory requirements (SEC, IRS Section 162(m)/409A, ISS/Glass Lewis guidelines, say-on-pay considerations) Manage clawback policy administration and other governance-related compensation policies Market Analysis & Advisory Conduct competitive market analyses using survey data and peer group benchmarking to inform pay decisions Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders Advise senior leadership and the CHRO on executive offers, promotions, retention arrangements, and severance/change-in-control provisions Partner with outside compensation consultants and legal counsel as needed Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Finance on compensation expense forecasting, accounting treatment, and budget planning Collaborate with Legal on employment agreements, executive offer letters, and severance arrangements Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing executive compensation team, fostering operational excellence, strategic thinking, and strong client support

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant compensation experience, including significant experience in executive compensation; or equivalent combination of education and experience Demonstrated experience supporting a Compensation Committee and preparing proxy/CD&A disclosures at a publicly traded company Strong knowledge of SEC executive compensation disclosure rules, equity plan design, and relevant tax/regulatory frameworks Experience with executive compensation benchmarking tools and survey data Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing board-level materials

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CCP, CECP) Experience in a government services, defense, or technology contracting environment Prior people management experience Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS/compensation planning tools The ideal candidate should be within commuting distance to Reston, and able to work onsite two days per week. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: September 29, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www. Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits: Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.