Senior Sales Compensation Analyst

Compensation Jobs; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasystems in Massachusetts is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst to join the Sales Operations team. You will manage monthly pay processes, administer commissions and incentives, and analyze data to improve processes and reporting.

The role requires strong Excel skills, 3+ years in project management and 4+ years in sales compensation, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Hybrid work in Waltham with occasional increased cadence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 4+ years of Sales Compensation experience.
• Expert Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter sales data for transaction processing of sales commissions.
• Collect team input, document, define user stories, and prioritize system enhancements.
• Perform audits and double-checks to ensure accuracy of commission payments.
• Contribute to process documentation for the monthly pay process.
• Participate in testing of Sales Incentive System enhancements and bug fixes.
• Respond to inquiries from the Sales Teams regarding commission pay.

Skills

Project management

Sales compensation

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Sales compensation systems

Job description

Job ID:24024

Meet Our Team:

Pega provides innovative technology to the world’s most innovative organizations. As the recognized industry leader in strategic business applications, we challenge companies to rethink the way they do business and empower them to become more efficient, smarter, and most importantly, customer-centric. Our Sales Compensation team is an integral piece in the operations of our rapidly growing sales organization.

please note, this role is hybrid 1x/month in Waltham, with occasional increases based on business needs to 1x/week.

We are unfortunately unable to sponsor now or in the future for this position, and thus would be unable to support candidate's on OPT/CPT EAD.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

You will play a leading role in the monthly pay process of the sales compensation plan as part of the Sales Operations team. This person will work under general supervision to administer the sales commission and incentive plans, using independent judgment to complete well-defined tasks including data analysis, information audits, and compensation survey completion.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Prepare and enter sales data for transaction processing of sales commissions
• Collect team input, Document, Define user stories, and Prioritize system enhancements to support the sales commission platform
• Perform audits and doublechecks to ensure accuracy of commission payments
• Contribute to process documentation development in support of the monthly pay process
• Participate in testing of Sales Incentive System enhancements and bug fixes
• Respond to inquiries from the Sales Teams relative to commission pay

Who You Are:

You have strong analytical skills, are detail oriented, and have a solid aptitude for developing and maintaining reports. You enjoy analyzing data to suggest insights into process optimization and are interested in continuous improvement of supporting technology platforms and tools.

• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Analytical, problem-solving orientation
• Project management skills
• Inherent drive to be a self-initiator
• Works well within deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Discretion to work with and maintain confidential personal data
• Preferred knowledge of sales compensation administration and systems

What You've Accomplished:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of project management experience
• 4+ years of Sales Compensation experience
• Expert Excel skills

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusiveofpay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company

Additional Information

Base salary range for this role is 73,100 - 109,400 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus OR commission, as well as benefits and other incentives.

The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range. We will share an information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage.

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All hiring decisions are made based on human review and judgment. You may have the right to request human review, provide additional information, or raise questions about how such tools are used.

Culture – At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

This same mindset shapes how we work, encouraging curiosity, continuous learning, and smarter ways of working with AI. At Pegasystems, we believe the best ideas come from curious people who embrace change, learn continuously, and use AI to work smarter and move faster. Guided by our values, we bring a growth mindset to every challenge and create lasting impact together.

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