X-energy · 11 hours ago
Manager, Executive Compensation
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expX-energy is a company that focuses on executive compensation strategies. The Manager, Executive Compensation will be responsible for shaping and operationalizing the executive rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with regulations.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
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 regulatory requirements
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 regulatory requirements related to executive pay
Conduct executive benchmarking using compensation survey data, proxy analysis, and market intelligence to inform pay decisions and design
Evaluate market alignment, dilution impact, and other perspectives on executive compensation
Support initiatives related to equity program design, strategy, and related governance practices
Manage relationships with compensation consultants and legal counsel as needed
Own and manage any equity management software
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
Qualification
Required
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 other regulatory requirements
Proficiency in compensation survey data, modeling, and equity valuation tools
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
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MIT Technology Review
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