Sales Compensation Systems Analyst, Amazon Web Services

Sales Compensation Systems Analyst The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Sales Compensation (GSC) Operations team is seeking a Sales Compensation Systems Analyst to join our operations team. As part of the GSC Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of the Varicent ICM sales compensation system for sales incentive-eligible employees globally. Objectives for this role will include driving operational process improvements in compensation, quota management, compensation adjustments, quarterly payouts, compensation plan administration, and improving the scalability of our program tools. This role requires working with global business owners in HR, Legal, Sales, Finance, Sales Operations, Revenue, Segmentation, Product & Technology, and our Business Intelligence team to ensure the proper plan design, calculation, delivery, and execution of sales commissions. Cross-team coordination, time management, and excellent communication skills are essential. It is key that we pay employees on time and accurately. Key job responsibilities include: Supporting the day-to-day administration of sales compensation including validating data, quantifying impact through data analysis, and communicating proposed resolutions and timelines to leadership. Identifying operational risks and engaging necessary stakeholders to frame issues and the desired end states. Communicating effectively with technical teams on root causes of issues and business requirements. Performing user acceptance testing (UAT) for process and system updates. Assisting with the distribution of incentive compensation plans, including plan set up, quota shifts, revenue adjustments, etc. Ensuring all compensation methodologies, policies, procedures, and governance are followed. Collaborating with internal stakeholders including HR, Tax, and Legal to ensure all compensation methodologies, policies, and procedures are maintained in production. Supporting the global quarterly commission payout process including manual compensation adjustments, calculations, and approval process. Creating mechanisms to help improve the efficiency of processes. Strong Excel & SQL skills preferred. About AWS: Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. About Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS) AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of Microsoft Excel experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software Experience defining, refining, and implementing sales processes, procedures, and policies or equivalent Prior sales compensation experience Experience with sales ICM tools such as Varicent, Xactly, or similar software Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of finance, business management, and sales operations experience Experience working within a high-growth, technology company Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.