Senior Compensation Analyst

Job overview

The Senior Compensation Analyst role is onsite in Wilmington, MA, with an annual salary range of $93,000 to $141,750. The position supports compensation strategy and program design at AeroVironment, a company developing autonomous systems and defense technology. The analyst uses market data and pay-equity analysis to guide compensation decisions, maintain salary structures, and support annual planning. The role partners with HR and business leaders to align compensation practices with business goals while maintaining compliance and clear governance.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain salary structures, job levels, and pay frameworks
• assist with base pay, bonus, long-term incentive, and promotion policies
• lead the annual compensation planning cycle for an assigned business group
• conduct market benchmarking and pay-equity reviews
• monitor compensation trends
• ensure programs align with legal requirements
• maintain compensation policies and governance
• support audits and regulatory reporting
• lead job-leveling processes
• collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and leadership
• translate data into recommendations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior compensation analyst

aerovironment

wilmington ma

onsite

annual salary $93,000-$141,750

compensation strategy

salary structures

pay equity

market benchmarking

job leveling

workday

power bi

hr partnership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) company match
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, plus at least five years of hands-on compensation experience. Advanced analytics experience with Excel, Power BI, and Workday Advanced Comp is sought.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Resources Consulting Services. Sector: 54.