Sales Compensation Analyst

Job overview

The Sales Compensation Analyst role is onsite in McLean, VA, and the posting lists a base salary range of $88,000–$137,500 per year. The Sales Compensation team partners with Appian’s global go-to-market organization to administer incentive programs and support accurate, timely compensation. The analyst executes the monthly commission cycle, validates data, responds to sales inquiries, and helps resolve disputes. This work supports reliable payroll processing and trust in compensation programs through accurate calculations, clear communication, and process improvements.

What you'll do

• Execute the monthly sales compensation cycle and deliver accurate commission calculations for on-time payroll processing
• partner with Sales to identify discrepancies and resolve commission disputes
• administer compensation platforms and CRM systems to maintain data integrity, automate workflows, and produce stakeholder reporting
• respond to inquiries about commission statements, plan interpretation, and payout timelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales compensation analyst

full-time

mclean va

appian

sales compensation

commission calculations

sales operations

excel

google sheets

crm systems

xactly

salesforce

$88k–$137.5k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, employee referral bonus, learning and development resources, and possible equity awards.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; at least two years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, or related analytical roles; advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills; and experience supporting sales compensation platforms. Xactly and Salesforce experience are preferred.

About the employer

Appian Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Software Publishers. Sector: 51.