Principal Compensation Analyst

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Falls Church, VA +4 · Comp, Benefits, Employee Serv

This role is for a Principal Compensation Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for consulting, analyzing, and supporting HR and business leaders on compensation programs, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include leading the Annual Compensation Review, providing guidance on total compensation, conducting complex analyses, reviewing job classifications, and developing change management plans. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills, with a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in compensation or HR.

What you'd actually do

  1. Engaging with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to identify current and future compensation needs, researching market trends and analyzing data to develop and ensure the execution of HR/Compensation priorities that align with business objectives.
  2. Leading the Annual Compensation Review (ACR) integrated process and training for the business unit in partnership with human resources.
  3. Collaborating with HRBPs to provide guidance on total compensation solutions.
  4. Completing complex analyses to identify issues, provide alternatives, and recommend solutions to business needs.
  5. Periodically reviewing and assessing pay competitiveness across business functions, identifying and recommending appropriate adjustments.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related discipline
  • minimum of 5 years compensation, HR, or related discipline experience OR Master's degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years compensation, HR, or related discipline experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HR practices, including compensation analysis.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, including writing formulas, maintaining tools, and creating data visualizations
  • Strong consultative and verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently but also collaborate within a team environment
  • Ability to influence, collaborate, and problem solve.
  • Demonstrated effective presentation skills and techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience participating in large, complex initiatives and associated change management activities.

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources or other applicable field of study.
  • Certified Compensation Professional or progress towards certification.
  • Working knowledge of Workday business processes and functionality.
  • Previous experience in a large government contracting environment.

What the JD emphasized

  • minimum of 5 years compensation, HR, or related discipline experience
  • minimum of 3 years compensation, HR, or related discipline experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HR practices, including compensation analysis.