Remote Compensation Analyst: Data-Driven Pay & Market

American Association for Public Opinion Research; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Compensation Analyst to provide cross-organizational compensation support across the enterprise. You will evaluate compensation matters, apply policies and regulatory requirements, and deliver data-driven guidance to Total Rewards Partners, HR, and business stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical judgment, technical capability, and the ability to translate compensation data into clear insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience in compensation, HR, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, base pay, job evaluation, market pricing, and incentive compensation.
• Experience evaluating exempt/nonexempt classifications under FLSA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, large data sets, and advanced formulas.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, or data visualizations for business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Total Rewards Partners and HR stakeholders to provide compensation guidance aligned with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Provide cross-organizational support across multiple sectors, balancing business needs with enterprise practices.
• Independently evaluate promotions, salary adjustments, and other compensation actions using established review frameworks.
• Evaluate bonuses and incentive payments for compliance and program requirements; flag exceptions or risks.
• Assess job roles and responsibilities for FLSA classification and compensation determinations.
• Perform market pricing and analyses using salary survey data and internal data to identify trends.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Workday

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Compensation Analyst to provide cross-organizational compensation support across the enterprise. You will evaluate compensation matters, apply policies and regulatory requirements, and deliver data-driven guidance to Total Rewards Partners, HR, and business stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical judgment, technical capability, and the ability to translate compensation data into clear insights.