Lead Stock Analyst

Bowman has an opportunity for a Lead Stock Analyst/Compensation to join our team in Reston, Virginia.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Provide subject matter expertise in the administration of the company’s equity programs. This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality experience for participants across the organization, with a focus on supporting a dynamic, innovative engineering workforce.

Leadership and Direction

• Act as the key point of contact for day-to-day equity related operations and inquiries. This includes the administration of all aspects of these programs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Legal, Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors/auditors.
• Contribute to documenting processes and improving team workflows, no direct reports.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Maintain strict accuracy and data integrity across equity compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and SEC regulations.
• Support the CHRO and Director, Compensation with matters relating to equity and executive compensation.
• Assist in audit preparation and support quarterly and year-end financial reporting needs.

Do the Work

Equity Compensation Administration

• Administer equity programs (e.g., RSUs, PSUs, stock options, ESPP) and support tracking of variable pay programs.
• Maintain precise records within equity administration systems, ensuring HR, Payroll, and Finance systems reflect accurate and timely award data.

Compliance & Reporting

• Support Legal and Finance teams with Section 16 filings, insider trading windows, and SEC reporting tasks.
• Help ensure SOX documentation is up to date and audit support is timely and accurate.

Compensation Support & Analysis

• Support Compensation team by preparing data and models for variable pay and equity analytics.
• Assist with tracking equity utilization, award pacing, and employee participation trends.
• Collect data for benchmarking and preparation of committee presentation materials.

Stakeholder Education & Communication

• Respond to employee questions regarding award mechanics, vesting schedules, and tax implications.
• Help deliver clear, concise communications and employee education sessions in collaboration with Total Rewards.
• Draft and update participant-facing materials and resources in alignment with company policies.

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Identify process gaps and recommend workflow enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide input on equity platform configurations and participate in vendor evaluations as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as liaison between the Compensation and Accounting teams to ensure accurate variable and equity program accounting.
• Provide data support during audits and month/quarter-end close processes.

• Excels with large datasets, accuracy, and process integrity.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Consistently meets/exceeds established deadlines.
• Responds quickly and accurately to information requests, communicating clearly and confidently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CEP certification (Certified Equity Professional) is preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of experience in equity compensation or stock plan administration with a public company.
• Experience supporting executive compensation programs.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state tax regulations related to equity compensation (e.g., ISO, NSO, RSU, ESPP).
• Experience supporting SEC reporting (e.g., Forms 3, 4,
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  SOX compliance
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