Compensation Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

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About The Position

The Opportunity: Serve as a subject matter expert in compensation analysis and administration, assisting in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of domestic and international compensation 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 compensation processes. Leverage strong analytical capabilities 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 compensation 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 compensation solutions. Participate in compensation surveys and conduct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices. Continuously monitor and analyze compensation 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. Conducts competitive assessments by analyzing internal pay data against external market trends to evaluate pay positioning, identify gaps and support data-driven recommendations aligned with organizational compensation strategy and compliance requirements. Support the annual salary planning process, including budgeting, administration, and reporting. Ensure compliance with DCAA, SOX, and internal audit requirements through accurate compensation 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 compensation technology ecosystem—including MarketPay, Workday Advanced Compensation, and AI-enabled platforms—to deliver real-time insights, streamline processes, and continuously improve compensation outcomes. Partner with HR, finance, and other stakeholders to deliver compensation solutions that support organizational strategy. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis and administration
• Experience with survey participation, market pricing, and benchmarking
• Experience with salary structure maintenance, grade changes, and geographic differentials
• Experience in government contracting environments
• Experience with annual merit process, including budget setting
• Experience with compensation tools such as MarketPay or Workday Advanced Compensation
• Experience using AI-enabled platforms or tools to support analysis, decision-making, or process optimization
• Experience using Microsoft excel for advanced data modeling and analytics
• Knowledge of DCAA compliance
• Bachelor's degree

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, ensuring adherence to DCAA and SOX requirements.
• Model data, streamline processes, and deliver precise, timely compensation solutions.
• Participate in compensation surveys and conduct market pricing and benchmarking.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level