Compensation Analyst, Senior

Acentra Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Acentra Health is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our team. The role designs and administers base pay, incentives, and sales commissions to support recruiting, retention, and engagement.

The position is remote, with a preference for candidates in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC area; you will develop pay structures, participate in market analyses, and advise managers on compensation decisions in alignment with budgets and policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, Economics, or Analytics with 5+ years in compensation.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphs/charts).
• Experience with government contracting.
• Strong attention-to-detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and administer compensation programs including base pay and incentives.
• Design pay structures, grades, budgets, and guidelines.
• Advise managers on offers, internal equity, and guideline adherence.
• Conduct compensation surveys and market analysis.
• Maintain job descriptions and job architecture.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HRBP to align offers.
• Compile and validate compensation data and support projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Integrity

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, Analytics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Acentra Health is looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our growing team.

Job Summary: The Senior Compensation Analyst will analyze, design, and administer compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, and sales commissions, that align with company objectives for recruiting, retention, and employee engagement. Design and communicate pay structures, grades, compensation budgets, and guidelines. Advise managers and HR on making effective pay decisions that support employee engagement and comply with compensation policy and budgetary guidelines. Evaluate jobs and develop and maintain job descriptions and job architecture. Participate in compensation surveys, conduct research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends.

***This is a remote position, with preferred candidate located in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC area***

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and administer compensation programs, including base pay, short time incentives and sales commissions which align with the company objectives for recruiting, retention, and employee engagement.


• Design and communicate pay structures, grades, compensation budgets, and guidelines.


• Participate in compensation survey submission and analysis.


• Conduct research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends.


• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partners to provide compensation data and guidance for new hire offers and internal transfers, ensuring alignment with approved salary structures, internal equity and established guidelines.


• Compile and validate internal and external compensation data; maintain key compensation materials (e.g., salary structures, job pricing summaries, and market comparison reports); and support compensation projects, including market analysis, pay equity reviews, and program enhancements, by providing insights and recommendations.


• Maintain and update job descriptions, ensuring accurate content, consistent formatting, and alignment with established job architecture.


• Conduct job evaluations, applying established frameworks and ensuring internal equity.


• Research and summarize updates to employment and wage-related regulations.


• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules


• Other related duties as assigned.


• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, Analytics and a minimum of 5+ years of compensation; OR will consider years of experience in lieu of a degree.


• Must have experience using Excel at the intermediate level (i.e., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and generating graphs and charts).


• Must have previous government contracting experience.


• Well-developed attention-to-detail skills.


• Outstanding customer service skills.


• Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.


• Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills.


• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, willingness to take initiative, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work within established timelines.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain compensation analysis to HR stakeholders.


• This position primarily involves working at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Service Contract Act.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

• comprehensive health plans


• paid time off


• retirement savings


• corporate wellness


• educational assistance


• corporate discounts


• more

Pay Range

USD $86,480.00 - USD $108,100.00 /Yr.

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience in Lieu of Degree

For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Compensation

The pay for this position is listed below.

\"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.\"

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.