Sr Director, Total Rewards

About the role

The Senior Director of Total Rewards leads a strategic function that directly enables Sierra Space's mission by designing and delivering competitive, equitable, and innovative compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent. This role partners closely with senior leaders to develop and execute a total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring our compensation, benefits, and recognition programs support our growth trajectory and reinforce our unique culture. Total Rewards is a mission-critical capability that impacts our ability to compete for specialized talent in the aerospace and defense sectors while fostering an environment where team members feel valued and motivated to contribute to our bold mission. This leader will build and scale modern total rewards programs, leveraging data analytics and market intelligence to design offerings that meet diverse workforce needs while optimizing investment and ensuring compliance. The Senior Director of Total Rewards oversees compensation strategy, benefits administration, equity programs, recognition initiatives, and wellness offerings through a holistic approach to rewarding performance and contribution. Additionally, this role serves as a key direct report and advisor to the Chief People Officer, and partners in driving the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Board, providing strategic guidance on executive compensation and equity programs. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission. We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.