Sales Compensation Operations Analyst, Project Kuiper, BizOps

Job description

Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).

Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and execution-focused Sales Compensation
Operations Analyst to join our team.

In this role, you’ll own the day-to-day operations of sales
compensation, ensuring timely and accurate commission processing, clean data, and smooth plan execution.

You’ll partner closely with Sales Operations, Finance, Payroll, and HR to support a
scalable and compliant sales compensation program.

Commission Operations & Administration
- Calculate and validate monthly/quarterly commissions in accordance with compensation plans
- Partner with Sales Ops, Finance, and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payouts
- Maintain auditable records for commission processing and approvals

Data Management & Reporting
- Manage and validate key inputs (e.g., sales attainment, CRM activity, territory/quota changes)
- Create and maintain reports and dashboards to support visibility into compensation performance (e.g., attainment, accruals, earnings)
- Monitor data quality issues and proactively resolve discrepancies across source systems (Salesforce, HRIS, etc.)

Stakeholder Support & Issue Resolution
- Serve as the first line of support for commission inquiries, ensuring accurate, timely responses
- Work cross-functionally to troubleshoot and resolve exceptions or disputes
- Ensure clear documentation and tracking of resolution outcomes

Systems & Tools
- Support ongoing maintenance and improvement of compensation systems (e.g., Xactly, Anaplan, CaptivateIQ, Excel models)
- Partner with IT/RevOps to implement automation and system enhancements

Compliance & Controls
- Ensure adherence to compensation policies, audit requirements, and SOX controls (if applicable)
- Assist with audits, compensation letters, and documentation processes

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Basic Qualifications
- 4-8 years of experience in compensation, sales operations, finance, or payroll
- Experience with commission calculations or sales incentive administration
- Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, logical functions)
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with compensation tools (e.g., Xactly, CaptivateIQ, Anaplan, or equivalent)
- Extremely detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
- Comfortable working with confidential information
- Able to manage deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Analytical and process-oriented, always seeking opportunities for improvement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $79,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $169,500/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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