Hybrid Senior Compensation Strategist

Columbus Technologies; Simi Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 157,597,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and execute market-competitive compensation programs. You will lead data-driven decisions, shape pay frameworks, and collaborate to align pay with business goals and market realities.

The role supports compensation strategy, policy development, and governance, with a 6- to 12-month duration and potential extension or direct hire, hybrid work, and a background check requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
• CCP Certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on compensation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop salary structures, job levelling, and internal pay frameworks.
• Design and implement policies for base pay, bonuses, long-term incentives, and promotions that balance equity, compliance, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group.
• Partner with HR and leadership to guide compensation decisions.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Cross-functional influence

Communication excellence

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

Workday

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Columbus Technologies in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and execute market-competitive compensation programs. You will lead data-driven decisions, shape pay frameworks, and collaborate to align pay with business goals and market realities.

The role supports compensation strategy, policy development, and governance, with a 6- to 12-month duration and potential extension or direct hire, hybrid work, and a background check requirement.