Senior Compensation Architect

Anduril-1; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Compensation Partner to architect our compensation strategy and support rapid growth. You will advise our leadership team, design programs, and drive equity planning across the organization.

You will collaborate with G&A, HR, and Talent Acquisition, lead calibration sessions, resolve complex issues, and communicate changes to managers and staff as Anduril scales.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in compensation roles.
• Experience with job architecture, leveling guides and market analytics.
• Experience with internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Strong analytical skills; translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide leaders through compensation planning cycles, calibration sessions, and remedies for the G&A function.
• Design, implement, and manage compensation programs including salary structures and equity plans.
• Lead job evaluation, market pricing analyses, and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with G&A leadership and HR to resolve compensation issues and support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on compensation matters and offers.
• Lead change management and communications of compensation practices across managers and the People Team.
• Spearhead Anduril’s compensation philosophy and growth-related strategy.
• Build partnerships with Finance, Legal, Stock, and external vendors.

Skills

Compensation expertise

Job architecture & leveling

Market analytics

Stakeholder management

US export controls knowledge

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Compensation Partner to architect our compensation strategy and support rapid growth. You will advise our leadership team, design programs, and drive equity planning across the organization.

You will collaborate with G&A, HR, and Talent Acquisition, lead calibration sessions, resolve complex issues, and communicate changes to managers and staff as Anduril scales.