Compensation Specialist

This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 2 days a week Reporting to the Compensation Manager, the Compensation Specialist will lead and execute critical compensation projects on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in total rewards, job architecture, and pay structure design, who thrives in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment. Project Work: Job Architecture Design Redesign and enhance the job architecture framework, including job families, career levels, title governance, and FLSA classifications, ensuring consistency and scalability. Conduct in-depth analysis of salary grade and band structures, benchmarking against market data and ensuring internal equity. Model the financial impact of proposed changes and develop transition strategies. Create compensation administration guidelines, toolkits, and manager resources. Lead communication and change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of compensation initiatives Required Qualifications: 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including hands‑on expertise in job analysis, job leveling, salary structure design and market pricing. Project coordination experience (managing timelines, cross functional teamwork, executing project deliverables) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Proven track record of delivering complex compensation projects in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with major compensation survey platforms (e.g., Radford/AON, Mercer, Pearl Meyer, TSG). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and statistical analysis. Analytical and Communication Skills Strong ability to analyze data, develop insights, and present findings and recommendations to HR leadership and executive audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation is strongly preferred. Technical Tools: Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors, Payscale MarketPay). Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with federal and state compensation compliance requirements. Industry Experience: Experience working in an FFRDC or government contractor environment is highly desirable #J-18808-Ljbffr