Lead Compensation Analyst, Variable Pay Management

Join the Future of News

We're on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post's Compensation team plays a vital role in aligning total rewards programs with our broader talent strategy and organizational success. As Lead Compensation Analyst, Variable Pay Management, you will shape the design and governance of enterprise-wide incentive and bonus programs. Your work will help ensure our compensation practices are not only competitive and equitable but also aligned with performance outcomes that matter.

In this high-impact, strategic individual contributor role, you'll collaborate across HR, Finance, Talent Management, and business teams to develop and continuously improve variable pay programs that drive employee motivation, business performance, and operational integrity.

What Motivates You :

• You're passionate about designing performance-based compensation programs that foster engagement and results.
• You enjoy leveraging data modeling and analytics to inform decision-making and program enhancements.
• You thrive when balancing big-picture program strategy with hands-on execution and detail-oriented processes.
• You value opportunities to collaborate and influence across HR, Finance, and executive leadership.
• You take pride in developing programs that are fair, transparent, and aligned with the company's goals and values.
• You're energized by refining operational processes and implementing governance standards that support scalability and compliance.

How You'll Support the Mission :

The Skills and Experience You Bring :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Collaboration Makes Us Stronger

That's why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey :

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is : $130,300 - $242,100 Annual. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.