Senior Compensation Analyst

AeroVironment, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

9/80 schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and execute market-competitive compensation programs.

This role will serve as a trusted expert and advisor - guiding data-driven decisions, shaping compensation frameworks, and partnering across the organization to align pay practices with business goals and market realities. The Senior Compensation Analyst will help develop new compensation policies and practices to support retention and employee engagement aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA/MS) preferred.
• CCP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation strategy and program design.
• Develop salary structures, job leveling, and internal pay frameworks.
• Lead annual compensation planning for the designated business group.
• Advise on base pay, bonuses, long-term incentives, and promotions.
• Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity reviews.
• Ensure compliance with pay equity laws and transparency regulations.
• Collaborate with HR partners to guide compensation decisions.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related

MBA or MS preferred

CCP Certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Workday

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Senior Compensation Analyst will assist in the design, analysis, and execution of market competitive, equitable compensation programs. This role will serve as a trusted expert and advisor - guiding data-driven decisions, shaping compensation frameworks, and partnering across the organization to align pay practices with business goals and market realities. The Senior Compensation Analyst will help develop new compensation policies and practices to support retention and employee engagement aligned with AV's overall strategy.

Position Responsibilities

Support Compensation Strategy & Program Design

• Develop and maintain robust salary structures, job levelling, and internal pay frameworks.
• Assist with the 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.
• Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning.

Market Intelligence & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth market benchmarking and compensation surveys to ensure market competitiveness.
• Lead internal pay equity reviews, identifying gaps and recommending actionable solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging compensation practices.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on labor market data and business needs.

Ensure Compliance & Drive Governance

• Ensure all compensation programs align with legal requirements (FLSA, pay equity laws, transparency regulations, etc.).
• Maintain clear, well-documented compensation policies and governance frameworks.
• Support internal audits, regulatory reporting, and compensation reviews.
• Lead on pay equity and transparency.

Partner & Influence Across the Business

• Lead job levelling processes for assigned business group.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership to guide compensation decisions.
• Translate complex data into compelling stories and actionable recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, Finance or a 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.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced data and predictive analytics skills, with experience using Excel, Power BI and Workday including Advanced Comp
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when dealing with sensitive compensation matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills-with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Works well with little supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
• Ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
• Strong grasp of compensation laws, internal equity principles, and market pricing.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• May require travel to sites/program and special functions.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$93,000 - $141,750

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work sch