Compensation Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

About The Position

The Opportunity: Serve as a subject matter expert in compe nsa tion analysis and administration, assisting in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of domestic and international compe nsa tion programs and policies that ensure both market competitiveness and regulatory compliance. Lead market pricing and benchmarking efforts, maintain and update salary structures, and oversee the administration of annual compe nsa tion processes. Leverage strong analytical capab ilities to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations for competitive analyses, job profile grade assignments, and geographic pay differentials. Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the design and execution of sales compe nsa tion programs, ensuring adherence to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA )and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Employ advanced analytical expertise and proficiency with technology tools to model data, streamline processes, and deliver precise, timely compe nsa tion solutions. Participate in compe nsa tion surveys and c ond uct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices. Continuously monitor and analyze compe nsa tion market trends using both established survey sources and real-time data platforms to ensure timely, competitive pay insights. Maintain and administer salary structures and geographic differentials, including updates and alignment with external market trends. Manage job profile grade assignments and changes in alignment with organizational frameworks. C ond ucts competitive assessments by analyzing internal pay data against external market trends to evaluate pay po sit ioning, identify gaps and support data-driven recommendations aligned with organizational compe nsa tion strategy and compliance requirements. Support the annual salary planning process, including budget ing, administration, and reporting. Ensure compliance with DCAA, SOX, and internal audit requirements through accurate compe nsa tion reporting and documentation. Leverage advanced Excel skills and other analytical tools to create complex models, forecast trends, and develop data-driven recommendations for leadership. Manage and evolve the compe nsa tion technology ecosystem—including MarketPay, Workday Advanced Compe nsa tion, and AI-enabled platforms—to deliver real-time insights, streamline processes, and continuously improve compe nsa tion outcomes. Partner with HR, finance, and other stakeholders to deliver compe nsa tion solutions that support organizational strategy. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizen ship is required .

Requirements

5+ years of experience in compe nsa tion analysis and administration
Experience with survey participation, market pricing, and benchmarking
Experience with salary structure maintenance, grade changes, and geographic differentials
Experience in government contract ing environments
Experience with annual merit process, including budget setting
Experience with compe nsa tion tools such as MarketPay or Workday Advanced Compe nsa tion
Experience using AI-enabled platforms or tools to support analysis, decision-making, or process optimization
Experience using Micro sof t excel for advanced data modeling and analytics
Knowledge of DCAA compliance
Bachelor’s degree
U.S. citizen ship is required

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Ability to create written communications and presentations for senior level audiences
Ability to provide strategic recommendations
Possession of strong problem-solving skills
Possession of strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across teams and stakeholders
Possession of strong organizational, communication, and judgment skills

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in compensation analysis and administration
Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of domestic and international compensation programs and policies
Lead market pricing and benchmarking efforts
Maintain and update salary structures
Oversee the administration of annual compensation processes
Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations for competitive analyses, job profile grade assignments, and geographic pay differentials
Support the design and execution of sales compensation programs
Ensure adherence to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
Model data, streamline processes, and deliver precise, timely compensation solutions
Participate in compensation surveys
Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices
Monitor and analyze compensation market trends
Maintain and administer salary structures and geographic differentials
Manage job profile grade assignments and changes
Conduct competitive assessments by analyzing internal pay data against external market trends
Support the annual salary planning process, including budgeting, administration, and reporting
Ensure compliance with DCAA, SOX, and internal audit requirements
Leverage advanced Excel skills and other analytical tools to create complex models, forecast trends, and develop data-driven recommendations for leadership
Manage and evolve the compensation technology ecosystem
Partner with HR, finance, and other stakeholders to deliver compensation solutions