Sales Compensation Systems Analyst, Amazon Web Services Job at Amazon Jobs in Cu

Overview

Application deadline: Dec 8, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers worldwide. AWS runs a globally distributed environment at massive scale and continues to grow in revenue, customers, people, and complexity. Businesses, educational institutions, governments and non-profits depend on AWS for secure cloud services and solutions.

The AWS Global Sales Compensation (GSC) Operations team is seeking a Sales Compensation Systems Analyst to join our operations team. You will support the day-to-day administration of the Varicent ICM sales compensation system for sales incentive-eligible employees globally. Objectives include driving operational process improvements in compensation, quota management, compensation adjustments, quarterly payouts, compensation plan administration, and improving the scalability of program tools.

This role requires working with global business owners in HR, Legal, Sales, Finance, Sales Operations, Revenue, Segmentation, Product & Technology, and the 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.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate has a proven track record for rolling up their sleeves, maintaining a high level of ownership and accountability and delivering best-in-class support to internal and external customers.
• Support the day-to-day administration of sales compensation including:
• Validate data; quantify impact through data analysis and communicate proposed resolutions and timelines to leadership.
• Identify operational risks and engage necessary stakeholders to frame issues and the desired end states.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams on root causes of issues and business requirements.
• User acceptance testing (UAT) for process and system updates.
• Assist with the distribution of incentive compensation plans, including plan setup, quota shifts, revenue adjustments, etc.
• Ensure all compensation methodologies, policies, procedures and governance are followed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including HR, Tax, and Legal to ensure all compensation methodologies, policies, and procedures are maintained in production.
• Support the global quarterly commission payout process including manual compensation adjustments, calculations and approval process.
• Create mechanisms to help improve efficiency of processes.
• Strong Excel & SQL skills preferred.

About the Team / About AWS

Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or follows a non-traditional path, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

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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
• 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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The Colorado base pay for this position ranges from $88,100/year up to $154,100/year. The National 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.