Compensation Analyst I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV, is seeking a Compensation Analyst I to support compensation programs, analyze market data, and assist with job evaluations and internal leveling. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and business teams to ensure competitive, compliant programs and maintain accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of compensation analysis experience.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of compensation programs.
• Provide analytical support for compensation initiatives and projects.
• Help maintain compensation policies and guidelines.
• Conduct routine audits on pay and bonuses for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR to evaluate job descriptions, market pricing, and internal leveling.
• Analyze market data for base and total cash compensation competitiveness.
• Support compensation reviews.
• Prepare and maintain compensation reports and documentation.
• Participate in compensation surveys.

Skills

Excel basics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analytics exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

SQL

Job description

Do you have strong analytical and communication skills, like to work in a collaborative environment, and have a passion for pay and incentive programs? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Compensation Analyst I, you will support the administration of compensation programs and contribute to initiatives that help the organization stay competitive, consistent, and compliant. You will assist with market analyses, support job evaluations and internal leveling and documentation activities, and partner with HR, Finance, and business teams to help maintain effective compensation programs, while building the analytical and collaborative skills that form the foundation of a successful compensation career. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operations of compensation programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide analytical support for compensation initiatives and projects.
• Help maintain existing compensation policies and guidelines.
• Conduct routine audits on pay and bonuses to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR teams to evaluate job descriptions, market pricing, and internal leveling.
• Analyze market data to assess competitiveness of base and total cash compensation.
• Provide support during compensation reviews.
• Prepare and maintain compensation-related reports and documentation.
• Participate in compensation surveys.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in compensation analysis or a related role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding or exposure to data analytics, finance, or another quantitative or analytical role in HR or business management.
• Working knowledge of Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) with a willingness to build advanced skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or currently working towards or interested in obtaining Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Workday.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with SQL or related query languages.
• Service Contract Act (SCA) knowledge and application.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks.
• May require occasional travel for training or meetings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.