Compensation Analyst, Senior

• Analyze, design, and administer compensation programs covering base salary, short-term incentives, and sales commissions in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate salary structures, job grades, compensation budgets, guidelines, and related materials.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to provide compensation guidance for new hires, internal transfers, and other pay decisions.
• Evaluate compensation data to support internal equity, market competitiveness, pay equity reviews, and compensation program enhancements.
• Participate in compensation surveys, including preparing submissions, analyzing results, and translating market data into actionable recommendations.
• Compile, validate, and maintain internal and external compensation data, salary structures, job pricing summaries, and market comparison reports.
• Maintain and update job descriptions to ensure accurate content, consistent formatting, and alignment with established job architecture.
• Conduct job evaluations using established frameworks while supporting consistent and equitable compensation practices.
• Research employment and wage-related regulatory developments and summarize relevant updates for stakeholders.
• Provide clear explanations of compensation analysis and recommendations to HR stakeholders and managers.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and compensation information and adhere to applicable corporate policies, including those related to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Support additional compensation projects, analyses, reports, and related initiatives as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, Analytics, or a related field, with 5+ years of compensation experience; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, and administering compensation programs, including salary structures, incentives, commissions, and market pricing.
• Previous government contracting experience is required.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including experience with PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, graphs, and charts.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with compensation surveys, market data, pay equity analysis, job evaluation, and compensation trends.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, internal equity, salary structures, and compensation governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain compensation concepts and analysis to HR stakeholders and managers.
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential compensation and employee information.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the Service Contract Act is preferred.
• Ability to work at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $86,480–$108,100, with placement within the range based on applicable experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
• Remote work opportunity, with preference for candidates in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC area.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Corporate wellness programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Corporate discounts.
• Additional programs and resources designed to support career development, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives and work alongside experienced professionals across healthcare, technology, and public-sector environments.