Performance Management / Performance Pay Team Lead

Golden Key Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Key Group is looking for a Performance Management / Performance Pay Team Lead in Reston, Virginia. The ideal candidate will oversee performance management and pay program support, ensuring effective implementation and administration of evaluation and compensation programs.

You will be the Primary Point of Contact for performance management activities, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance and significant prior experience in human resources and program management. A bachelor's degree in a related field and expertise in managing HR operations are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Minimum 10 years of Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Point of Contact for performance management activities.
• Lead execution of performance management processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement management frameworks.

Skills

Program Management

Human Resource Management

Communication

Performance Management

Talent Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Performance Management / Performance Pay Team Lead

• ID: 2026-3346
• Category: Human Resources
• Type: Full Time
• Clearance: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
• Location: US-VA-

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands. We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise. We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

Golden Key Group is seeking a Performance Management / Performance Pay Team Lead to oversee performance management and pay program support in accordance with PWS Section 3.0. The Team Lead will serve as the Primary Point of Contact (POC) for all performance management activities and will provide subject matter expertise supporting the implementation and administration of performance evaluation and compensation programs.

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Primary Point of Contact for PWS Section 3.0 performance management and performance pay activities.
• Lead the execution of performance management processes and performance-based pay programs in support of government human capital operations.
• Provide guidance and support related to DCIPS performance management policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and program stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of performance management frameworks.
• Support administration, tracking, and reporting of senior-level performance management programs.
• Ensure all deliverables meet contract performance requirements and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with senior government managers, executives, and program stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of Human Resources or Human Capital experience, supporting federal or defense-related programs.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Program Manager managing programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-location programs and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior government leaders and executives.
• Experience managing subcontractors and teaming partners within a federal contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR program management, workforce planning, talent management, and federal HR processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Approximately 2 years of experience supporting senior-level performance management programs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management certification.