Compensation Analyst

DCI Consulting

Compensation Analyst role focused on building equitable compensation programs in a consulting environment. Collaborating with clients to ensure compliance and competitive compensation practices.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct market benchmarking using survey data platforms and publicly available sources
Assist in the design and assessment of job architecture, salary structures, and pay ranges
Review job descriptions to align positions within leveling frameworks
Gather, scrub, and organize compensation data, ensuring data quality and accuracy
Analyze market trends and pay equity data to support client recommendations
Support statistical analyses to inform compensation design decisions
Help ensure compliance with compensation-related regulations (e.g., EEO, FLSA)
Prepare clear, concise summaries and visuals for internal and client-facing presentations and reports
Support compensation project management and cycle planning tasks
Communicate proactively with clients and teammates on deliverables and project initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or related role
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a consulting firm or professional services environment
Understanding of compensation fundamentals (e.g., job evaluation, benchmarking, pay equity, and market pricing)
Demonstrated proficiency benchmarking positions against public and private sector market data using both publicly available and privately held survey sources (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, ERI, Salary.com)
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF statements, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS, and data modeling), with demonstrated experience in data quality assurance (QA)
Strong computer skills in MS Suite (e.g., Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, 365, Teams)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams within tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to proactively engage teammates and clients on deliverables and project initiatives
Familiarity with compensation-related regulations and compliance requirements, including EEO and FLSA
Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced consulting environment as a member of a team and with significant autonomy, self-discipline, and organization skills.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

compensation analysisjob evaluationbenchmarkingpay equitymarket pricingdata quality assuranceadvanced Exceldata modelingstatistical analysisHR analytics

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsorganizational skillsself-disciplineteam collaborationproactive engagementtime managementadaptabilityproblem-solvingmultitasking