Role: Business Analyst III (Sales Compensation)
Location: Indianapolis, IN preferred / Open to other hubs
Duration: 4 + Months
 
Day for this contractor will look like:

• Working with my team and cross-functionally on operationalizing manual spiff compensation programs

 Top Skills: Excel skills, communication skills cross-functionally, SQL skills
Must have skills: Analytical skills, advanced Excel skills, time management, working under pressure/tight deadlines, communication skills
Optional skills: SQL skills a big plus, prior incentive comp experience
 
We are looking for a Sales Compensation Analyst to join our Global Sales Compensation team who will be responsible for supporting the execution of manual sales spiff programs and associated end-to-end operational processes after program launch to payout. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex sales data to ensure accuracy and alignment with business rules and program guidelines. This role is an outstanding opportunity to partner cross-functionally with our Design and Strategy, Comp Operations, Reporting and Analytics and Accounting teams. This role is critical to ensuring accurate compliance and payout of manual spiff programs.
 
Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze complex sales data to ensure accuracy and alignment with business rules and program guidelines
• Support the execution of processes/programs, including setup, tracking, validation, and payout processing
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment on quarter ends
• Prepare and maintain quarterly templates, trackers, and documentation for ongoing program submissions, approvals, and reporting
• Provide accurate snapshots and summary reports for SPIFFs and sales commissions as needed for audits, finance reviews, and business insights
• Investigate discrepancies and recommend or apply systematic corrections to compensation and incentive payouts
• Handle compensation-related inquiries from Sales and act as a point of contact for SPIFF/contest programs queries from the stakeholders
• Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on sales enablement, compensation optimization, systems integration, and process improvements
• Maintain clear and audit-ready documentation for all compensation and SPIFF-related policies and workflows
• Manage and prioritize multiple workstreams while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

 Skills Required

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting)
• Strong analytical skills with large datasets and acute attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize independently
• Comfortable working in dynamic, high-pressure environments
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build trust with key stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Accounting, Operations)
• Responsive to tight deadlines and ability to prioritize appropriately
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

 Nice to Have Skills

• Prior experience working with SPIFF/contest program support
• SQL skills
• Familiarity with platforms like Salesforce, Xactly, SPIFF, or other compensation tools
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and working knowledge of SOX compliance requirements
• Experience working with distributed teams or in SaaS/technology environments

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting or related field, and/or 2+ years relevant work experience

Years of Experience:

• How many years of experience would you consider overqualified? - 10 years
• How many years of experience would you consider underqualified? - 2 years

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.