Senior Compensation Analyst

Vast is looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst, reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach office.

The Senior Compensation Analyst serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders and People Business Partners, providing expert guidance on compensation philosophy, market competitiveness, internal equity, and pay decisions. This role partners closely with leaders throughout the employee lifecycle, supporting hiring, promotions, organizational changes, and annual compensation programs while ensuring consistent application of compensation policies and practices.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as the primary compensation partner for assigned business organizations.

Consult with People Business Partners and leaders on compensation strategy, pay decisions, promotions, and company initiatives.

Influence leaders through data-driven insights and sound compensation practices.

Compensation Programs

Lead compensation planning activities including merit increases, promotions, equity planning, market adjustments, and off-cycle compensation reviews.

Review and approve salary offers, promotions, internal mobility, and other compensation changes.

Leads or participates in special projects

Build and maintain modeling, costing, and budget analyses to support decisions.

Market Pricing & Job Architecture

Conduct market pricing using salary survey data and compensation benchmarking tools to evaluate the competitiveness of employee compensation.

Participate annually in compensation surveys to collect and analyze market data, supporting compensation planning and ensuring alignment with industry trends and organizational pay strategies.

Compensation Governance

Ensure compliance with compensation philosophy, policies, and applicable regulations.

Identify compensation risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Maintain data integrity within compensation systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ Years of progressive compensation experience

Strong knowledge of compensation principles including:

Salary structures

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Advanced Excel or Google skills with experience analyzing large data sets.

Experience with compensation planning systems and HRIS platforms.

Analytical mindset with experience using data to provide business recommendations, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Excellent consulting and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

Experience supporting engineering, aerospace, technology, or manufacturing organizations.

Experience with market survey providers (Aon, Mercer, Radford, WTW, etc.).

Experience with compensation platforms such as Pave, or similar systems.

Proven track record of leading projects and driving process improvements

Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions

Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range: California

$105,000—$150,000 USD