Compensation & Job Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Compensation & Job Analyst in Arlington, VA. Key Responsibilities: Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking using compensation survey data and market tools Perform job evaluations and position classification analyses to determine appropriate salary grades and pay ranges Review and update job descriptions to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational needs Partner with managers and HR to provide compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, reclassifications, and internal equity reviews Research and analyze compensation trends to support strategic workforce planning Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding compensation policies, salary ranges, and job classifications Assist with annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, market adjustments, and cost-of-living analyses Prepare reports, dashboards, and ad hoc compensation analyses for leadership Maintain compensation data and documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes and recommend best practices Requirements: Advanced Excel skills are required, including Pivot Tables; VLOOKUPs Microsoft tools, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Comfortable presenting recommendations and explaining compensation philosophy to employees and managers Excellent customer service skills and emotional maturity to navigate sensitive compensation conversations The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.