Senior Compensation Analyst: Strategy & Analytics Leader

AeroVironment; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design and execute market-competitive pay programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding data-driven decisions and shaping compensation frameworks aligned with business goals.

This role partners across the organization to implement equitable and competitive pay practices that support retention and engagement. You will lead salary structures, job levelling, policies for base pay and incentives, and participate in annual planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Finance or related field.
• MBA or MS preferred for advanced roles.
• CCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain salary structures, job levelling, and internal pay frameworks.
• Design policies for base pay, bonuses, long-term incentives, and promotions.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for the business group.
• Advise on compensation decisions impacting hiring, retention, and workforce planning.
• Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity reviews.
• Identify gaps and propose actionable solutions based on labor market data.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, pay equity laws, and transparency regulations.
• Maintain governance frameworks and support audits and reporting.
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership on pay decisions.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Influence stakeholders

Excel

Power BI

Workday (Advanced Comp)

Education

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

MBA or MS preferred

CCP Certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Workday

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design and execute market-competitive pay programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding data-driven decisions and shaping compensation frameworks aligned with business goals.

This role partners across the organization to implement equitable and competitive pay practices that support retention and engagement. You will lead salary structures, job levelling, policies for base pay and incentives, and participate in annual planning