ICF is seeking a Compensation Business Analyst to join our Total Rewards team.
This role is well-suited for professionals building their experience in compensation business partnering and looking to grow within a collaborative, data-driven compensation team.
We are looking for a Compensation professional who enjoys solving complex pay challenges, partnering closely with business leaders, and ensuring compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Compensation Business Analyst will support our Corporate Business Services teams by providing end-to-end client service on compensation-related matters. The Compensation Business Analyst will also be responsible for completing salary surveys, supporting the annual salary increase cycle, and monitoring compliance requirements.
This position is based out of our Reston, Virginia headquarters and follows a hybrid work schedule, with an expectation of working on‑site several days per week and the remainder remotely.
About this position:
- Support a dedicated business group as the primary compensation partner, building trusted relationships and acting as a consultant and advisor on compensation-related matters
- Build consultative and collaborative relationships with HR Business Partners, Recruiters, and business leaders on compensation programs and initiatives
- Provide guidance on solutions for a wide variety of compensation matters, including job offers, out-of-cycle increases, promotions, retention agreements, etc., ensuring competitive, compliant, and cost-effective solutions
- Complete salary surveys by understanding job matching guidelines and benchmarking to ensure accurate data submissions
- Support proposal pricing requests by mapping job descriptions to internal job architecture
- Monitor state and local minimum wage and pay transparency requirements, partnering with stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance
- Support a variety of compensation-related projects, processes and initiatives including annual compensation planning cycles, FLSA exemptions, pay transparency efforts, and other ad hoc projects throughout the year
- Provide direct support of Workday compensation activities, testing, validating, auditing, and reporting
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years of progressive experience in a compensation-focused role, including using job content, job analysis, and salary benchmarking data
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to analyze and interpret compensation data
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in professional services, government consulting, or similar regulated environments
- Demonstrated continuous learning mindset, with interest in evolving compensation practices and external market trends
- Hands-on experience with Workday compensation functionality
- Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools
- Proactive, systems thinking approach with the ability to balance strategic perspective and operational detail
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, change oriented environment
Professional Skills You Will Use:
- Strong understanding of job content, job analysis and salary benchmarking
- Working knowledge of compensation-related policies, laws and regulations
- Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of employees — including excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to hold a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness for completion of projects
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a geographically distributed or virtual team environment
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,187.00 - $166,919.00Reston, VA (VA30)Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of progressive experience in a compensation-focused role
- Strong proficiency in Excel
ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage appears comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision coverage. Mental-health support is also emphasized through an EAP offering therapy and coaching sessions alongside other wellbeing resources.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, which strengthens the long-term value of the package. An employee stock purchase plan is also described as available, adding another savings/ownership pathway.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building benefits include fertility/surrogacy and adoption reimbursements and additional support services for parents. These programs broaden the total rewards proposition beyond base pay.
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