The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The mission of People Operations is to provide strategies and organizational solutions that enable our workforce to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and mission. As part of the Compensation team within the People Operations Directorate, you will be accountable for managing a strong working relationship with our clients and Strategic People Partners to ensure the development and administration of effective compensation programs in accordance with the organization’s total rewards strategy. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will be responsible for the review, evaluation, and external market benchmarking for Aerospace jobs in select client groups.  Work includes analyzing job descriptions, evaluating, and leveling jobs, FLSA recommendations, market pricing as well as developing hiring ranges and pay recommendations
• You will be an integral part of the administration of compensation practices within Workday including one-time payments, annual planning, off-cycle planning, external market studies and all related compensation activities as well as the integration with other People Operations processes such as recruiting and performance management.
• You will support the compensation group with analytics and dashboards for efficient analysis of jobs, external market data as well as internal compensation program management
• Oversee our Total Rewards Portals including working with external vendor, managing periodic updates and the ongoing maintenance of the Total Rewards Portals.
• You will contribute to Total Rewards by supporting the compensation process in Workday and our Total Rewards Portals.
• Maintain and run reports on compensation-related data from Workday. Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy of data. 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of relevant compensation, compensation/HR systems and or HR work experience
• Experience with compensation principles, practices, systems, and methodologies
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical skills
• This position may require ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• HR certification (CCP, CEBS, PHR, SPHR)
• Familiarity with or have experience with competitive pay practices in high tech firms, the space industry and/or FFRDC pay structure is helpful.
• Experience in Workday and Market pay systems is preferred.
• Strong operational skills: able to handle multiple projects and priorities; able to make decisions in a timely manner, project management skills.
• Possess strong business acumen; current knowledge of HR trends, practices, technology; ability to connect tactics to broader strategies.

Grade-Based Pay Range

(Min - Mid - Max)

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.