Sr Compensation Analyst

Do you enjoy being the resident expert advising others in your area of expertise? As a Sr Compensation Analyst, you will be responsible for the development and operations of our compensation programs to ensure that the organization has competitive pay and recognition practices that align with Sierra Space strategic goals. You will be driving compensation projects from design through execution, including modeling, project planning, communicating, and training. You will monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines, and perform audits on pay and bonuses. You will partner with other HR teams in job evaluation and review job descriptions, market pricing of jobs, and internal leveling. You will also analyze market data to assess competitiveness on base and total cash compensation.Sierra Space—based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL—designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations.  Learn more about Sierra SpacePrimary Responsibilities: Provide daily support for compensation matters through detailed analysis, consultation, and recommendations to HR Business Partners and business leaders.Support the design, implementation, and communication of enterprise-wide compensation projects, including job architecture, short-term, and long-term incentives.Manage the annual merit and bonus programs, including design, delivery, and training.Must-haves:Bachelor's degree in a related field and typically 10 years or more of related work experience. Higher education may substitute for relevant experienceRelevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education Extensive background in data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations managementAdvanced experience Microsoft Excel data analysis including Pivot table, index match, nested if statementsRelevant work experience may substitute for required education.Preferred:Experience with Workday HCM applications, PayFactors, PowerBI, or TableauHigh-growth, technology environment or start up experience preferredThe ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesIMPORTANT NOTICE:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,552.10 - $165,759.14. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.