Sales Compensation Systems Analyst, Amazon Web Services

Job Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, delivering virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services worldwide. The GSC Operations team seeks a Sales Compensation Systems Analyst to support the day‑to‑day administration of the Varicent ICM sales compensation system for sales incentive‑eligible employees globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate data, quantify impact through analysis, and communicate proposed resolutions and timelines to leadership.
• Identify operational risks and engage necessary stakeholders to frame issues and the desired end states.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams on root causes of issues and business requirements.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for process and system updates.
• Assist with the distribution of incentive compensation plans, including plan set up, quota shifts, revenue adjustments, etc.
• Ensure all compensation methodologies, policies, procedures and governance are followed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as HR, Tax, and Legal to maintain production methodologies, policies, and procedures.
• Support the global quarterly commission payout process, including manual compensation adjustments, calculations, and approval processes.
• Create mechanisms to improve the efficiency of processes.
• Use strong Excel & SQL skills for data analysis and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of Microsoft Excel experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Experience defining, refining, and implementing sales processes, procedures, and policies.
• Prior sales compensation experience.
• Experience with sales ICM tools such as Varicent, Xactly, or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, business management, and sales operations experience.
• Experience working within a high‑growth, technology company.

Job Details

• USA, VA, Arlington
• USA, WA, Seattle
• USA, GA, Atlanta
• Corporate Operations

Salary

Colorado $88,100 - $154,100 annually
National $79,300 - $169,500 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.