Capital One
Sr. Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analytics
$182K–$229K
McLean, VA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
Richmond, VA - Experience
- At least 5 years in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics (or a combination); at least 5 years in client management or consulting; at least 3 years with Excel and data-based storytelling in PowerPoint or Slides. Preferred: 7+ years in Compensation, Finance, Analytics, or a combination; 7+ years in client-facing or consulting roles; 5+ years building models and conducting analyses using Excel, Python, and/or SQL; 1+ year with Workday.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or military experience; preferred Master’s Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources.
- Visa sponsorship
- Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
About the job
Leads Enterprise compensation strategy and analytics, designing pay and incentive programs and advising leaders through research, analysis, and strategic communications.
What you'll do
- Design and manage Enterprise-wide compensation policies, base pay, and incentive programs; support compensation cycles.
- Lead cross-functional compensation initiatives and use market and program analysis to model design alternatives.
- Develop strategy narratives, presentations, and educational communications; advise leaders and stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics, or a combination.
- At least 5 years of experience in client management or consulting.
- At least 3 years of experience with Excel and developing data-based stories in PowerPoint or Slides.
Nice to have
- Master’s Degree in a listed field; 7+ years of experience in Compensation, Finance, Analytics, or a combination; or 7+ years in client-facing or consulting roles.
- Experience with Python and/or SQL, Workday, CCP, reporting or benchmarking tools, compensation regulations, or AI tools such as Gemini or Claude Code.
Pay
$200,700 - $229,100 USD annual base salary (McLean, VA); $182,500 - $208,300 USD annual base salary (Richmond, VA)
Tools
Excel, PowerPoint, Slides, Python, SQL, Workday, Tableau, QuickSight
AI focus
Preferred experience using AI or technology such as Gemini or Claude Code to generate ideas, solve and troubleshoot business problems, and create more efficient work products.
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