Compensation Analyst, Senior

Jobgether; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings benefits

Educational assistance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in the United States. You will shape compensation programs, analyze base pay, incentives, salary structures, and guidelines, aligning with equity and market data.

You will partner with HR and leaders, conduct market research, and participate in surveys, ensuring regulatory compliance. This is a primarily remote role with a preference for candidates in NOVA, Maryland, or Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 5+ years compensation experience.
• Designing, analyzing, and administering compensation programs including salary structures and incentives.
• Government contracting experience is required.
• Proficient Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, charts).
• Strong analytical, research, and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and administer compensation programs (base, incentives, commissions).
• Develop and communicate salary structures, job grades, budgets, and guidelines.
• Partner with HR and leaders to guide pay decisions for hires and transfers.
• Support pay equity reviews, market data analysis, and surveys.
• Maintain confidential compensation data and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business/Economics/Analytics

Tools

Excel

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Compensation Analyst, Senior based in United States.

This role plays a key part in shaping compensation programs that support talent attraction, retention, engagement, and organizational growth.
You will analyze and administer base pay, short-term incentives, sales commissions, salary structures, and compensation guidelines.
The position combines market research, data analysis, pay equity, job evaluation, and strategic HR partnership.
You will advise HR stakeholders and managers on compensation decisions while balancing internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations.
The role also contributes to job architecture, compensation surveys, regulatory research, and ongoing program improvements.
Success requires strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to communicate complex compensation insights clearly.
This is a primarily remote opportunity, with a preference for candidates located in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC area.

Accountabilities

• 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.