Desiree Karanovich
About Desiree Karanovich
Desiree Karanovich serves as the Senior Director of Compensation at Akima, LLC, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in compensation management, having held positions at Northrop Grumman Information Systems, Engility Corporation, and TASC.
Work at Akima
Desiree Karanovich has been serving as the Sr Director of Compensation at Akima, LLC since 2018. In this role, she oversees compensation strategies and initiatives to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures. Additionally, she has held the position of Director of Compensation at Akima since 2017, contributing to the company's compensation policies and programs for a total of seven years. Her work in this organization is focused on aligning compensation practices with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Compensation Management
Prior to her current role, Karanovich worked at Northrop Grumman Information Systems as Director of Compensation from 2001 to 2009, where she managed compensation programs for eight years. She then transitioned to TASC, serving as Sr Compensation Manager from 2009 to 2014 for five years. Following her tenure at TASC, she joined Engility Corporation as Sr Compensation Manager from 2014 to 2017, where she continued to develop her expertise in compensation management.
Education and Expertise
Desiree Karanovich studied Business Administration at Strayer University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree from 1990 to 1997. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her roles in compensation management. Her extensive experience in the field has equipped her with the skills necessary to develop and implement effective compensation strategies.
Career Timeline
Desiree Karanovich's career spans several key positions in compensation management. She began her professional journey at Northrop Grumman Information Systems, where she worked for eight years. Afterward, she spent five years at TASC and three years at Engility Corporation. Since 2017, she has been with Akima, LLC, where she has held two significant roles related to compensation, demonstrating her commitment to the field over a substantial period.