Compensation & Job Analyst

the USO•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compensation & Job Analyst provides client support, project management and program execution and administration with a primary focus on the Compensation and Job Structure functional areas. The USO provides a rewarding and fulfilling work environment. Our team is exceptional, and we offer generous paid time off, including volunteer days and military leave. We have a remarkable 401k match, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and education reimbursement. Our team members are passionate about putting the mission first, and we have a lot of fun while doing it. Working for the USO isn't just a job – it's a calling, and we believe in doing what you love and loving what you do. A Certified Great Place to Work® Don’t just take our word for it…our people have spoken. According to the Great Place to Work® 2025-2026 survey: 96% feel good about how we support the community, 94% are proud to tell others they work at the USO, 92% say their work has special meaning – it’s not 'just a job', 91% felt welcomed from day one, and over 88% agree all employees are treated fairly, regardless of race or gender.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field.
5 years of experience in a small or mid-sized HR department, including 3 years in a compensation/job analysis role.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations concerning wage and salary laws.
Strong interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact with USO Leadership, the general public and military audiences at a variety of levels with integrity and professionalism.
Ability to manage and influence external vendor relationships.
Proficiency using computers and electronics equipment.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
General knowledge of various software, applications, and programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and human resource management systems.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment related to controversial and/or culturally sensitive subjects.
Ability to handle confidential information with tact and poise.
Must show initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing organizational needs.
Ability to achieve desired results while working collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to perform basic business/accounting functions, including project management and budget reconciliation.
Ability to obtain and maintain proper credentials necessary to access USO Center locations and facilities including but not limited to security, credit and/or background screening, SOFA status, valid driver’s license.
Must be a strong advocate of the USO’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Master’s and/or professional certifications (e.g., CCP or GRP) a plus.
Relevant experience in a military, not-for-profit, multicultural and/or global organization preferred.
Familiarity with UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate positions across the organization by developing, reviewing, and maintaining accurate and compliant position descriptions.
Partner with leaders to create new descriptions and/or revise exiting descriptions to reflect restructures or other organizational needs.
Assess organizational structural changes to gauge their impacts on positions’ market price, exempt status, level, and internal relativities.
Participate in compensation surveys and utilize survey results to inform compensation decision-making.
Provide data-driven pay recommendations based on market data and internal pay equity.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State and other regulations.
Research and resolve compensation-related issues and provide guidance regarding the application and interpretation of compensation policies.
Partner with the HR, Payroll, HRIS, and Finance teams to support accurate compensation administration and to maintain compensation data integrity.
Update the custom report that colleagues use for ad-hoc and quick analyses.
Analyze the report and use its output to error-check the HRIS.
Identify and correct data discrepancies to improve HRIS data quality and accuracy.
Responsible for administering USO’s Special Pays, including for making revisions and updates.
Communicate Special Pays policies and adjudicate Special Pays application issues.
Prepare compensation-related communications, presentations, and supporting materials to assist in educating colleagues on compensation related topics.
Maintain and enhance organization-wide compensation resources and tools, including position description library and the content on the HR Team’s SharePoint site.
Ensure that the data is accurate and tools are user-friendly.
Participate in and/or lead compensation-related and broader HR initiatives, including annual merit exercises, process improvements, systems implementations, audits, or other initiatives.
Support other HR functional areas, including benefits, HRIS, recruitment, employee relations, and organizational development in support of broader Human Resources objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.