Compensation & Total Rewards Manager, True Anomaly
$140-190k
Offers equity
Space material manufacturer
Job no longer available
Space material manufacturer
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$140-190k
Offers equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its allies, and partners.
Role
Who you are
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards
- Demonstrated expertise in both cash and equity compensation programs
- Experience partnering with People Operations or HRIS teams to operationalize rewards programs
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience in compensation modeling and benchmarking
- Deep understanding of compensation compliance including FLSA, pay transparency laws, and pay equity frameworks
- Proven ability to influence leaders and partner cross-functionally in high-growth environments
- Strong project management and program design capabilities
Desirable
- Experience in high-growth technology, aerospace, or venture-backed companies
- Familiarity with compensation survey platforms and HRIS tools (Radford, Pave, Rippling, etc.)
- Experience with equity administration platforms (Carta, Shareworks, etc.)
- Professional certifications such as CCP, GRP, or CEP
- Experience supporting compensation programs through multiple stages of company growth
What the job involves
- True Anomaly is seeking a Manager of Total Rewards to shape and scale our compensation, equity, and benefits programs as the company grows
- This role sits at the intersection of People Operations, Finance, and leadership decision-making, ensuring our total rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and operationally scalable
- You will partner closely with People Operations to build systems, processes, and programs that support both the employee experience and the company’s long-term growth
- You will lead the design and management of compensation and equity programs, while also partnering on benefits strategy and People team initiatives that improve how we attract, reward, and retain top talent in the aerospace and defense market
- Success in this role requires balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, operational scalability, and regulatory compliance, while serving as a trusted partner to leadership and the broader People team
- Design and evolve True Anomaly’s total rewards philosophy, including base pay, incentives, equity, and benefits
- Partner with the Director of People and leadership team to ensure rewards programs support talent strategy, retention, and performance
- Maintain competitive positioning through market benchmarking and industry analysis within aerospace, defense, and technology markets
- Translate company growth strategy into scalable rewards frameworks
- Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit, promotions, bonuses, and equity refresh programs
- Partner with People Business Partners and leadership on compensation decisions, promotion frameworks, and market adjustments
- Develop modeling tools and analytics that support data-driven compensation decisions
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer strategy and complex compensation scenarios
- Design and manage scalable equity compensation programs that balance employee value, market competitiveness, and dilution management
- Partner with Finance and Legal on equity administration, grant processes, and governance
- Support leadership and employees in understanding equity structures, vesting mechanics, and long-term value
- Ensure equity programs evolve appropriately as the company scales
- Partner closely with People Operations to design and evolve benefits programs that support employee wellbeing and organizational growth
- Collaborate on annual benefits renewals, plan design strategy, and vendor partnerships
- Ensure benefits administration processes and systems are scalable and aligned with HRIS infrastructure
- Support the People team in aligning total rewards programs with broader People initiatives such as workforce planning, engagement, and retention
- Ensure compliance with compensation and pay transparency regulations across jurisdictions
- Lead compensation-related reporting and analyses including pay equity reviews and regulatory filings
- Partner with People Operations on compensation audits and data integrity
- Maintain policies and documentation related to total rewards programs
Application process
- This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below
Our take
True Anomaly is a space tech startup composed of former military operators and engineers. The Colorado-based company is focused on building spacecraft and software solutions designed to secure U.S. commercial and military interests in space. It has already developed a fully-integrated platform with seamless satellite, navigation, and data-capture technologies that provide security and training for the quickly evolving space market.
Founded in 2022, True Anomaly has already designed its first spacecraft, the Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle, which can be used to train operators on the ground or as intelligence-gathering tools against adversarial spacecraft. Alongside this, the startup has built a 35,000-square-foot facility in Denver to manufacture the Jackals.
With impressive capital gained in 2023 and 2025, the company validated the Jackal's technical and operational capabilities and made the necessary investments to scale production. And with its most recent capital injection, the company is ready to fund space missions and further scale its operations.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
296% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2025
$130m
SERIES C
Dec 2023
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $271.7m
Company benefits
- 100% Employer-Sponsored Healthcare: We’ve got you covered! Our comprehensive healthcare package is fully sponsored, ensuring you and your loved ones stay healthy and worry-free, so you can focus on shaping the future of space security.
- Generous Time Off: We believe in working hard and recharging fully. Our generous vacation policy gives you the flexibility to take the time you need to relax, explore, and come back energized to take on new challenges.
- Equity: Own an equity stake in True Anomaly as you build something transformative. With equity options, you’re not just working for True Anomaly; you’re an owner. As an essential part of our growth and future success, we want you to share in the upside potential!
- 401k and Roth 401k options: Plan for tomorrow with our 401K and Roth 401K options that put you in control of your financial future.
- Learning & Development Opportunities: Your growth fuels our innovation. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and training to expand your skills, spark new ideas, and advance your career with us.
Company HQ
Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO
Leadership
Even Rogers
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously served as an Officer in the USAF, where they led interdisciplinary teams of space operators, scientists, and engineers to develop and evaluate the operational performance of military systems and tactics designed to protects U.S and allied assets.
Kyle Zakrzewski
(Co-Founder & Chief Engineering Officer)Previously served as the Orbital Warfare Chief of Training for the USAF. Other roles served at the USAF include, Maintenance Flight Commander, Officer In Charge of Protected SATCOM Operations, and Cyberspace Operations Officer.
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