Sr. Specialist, Compensation - (27-P&T-500002-017)
DC Water · Washington
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
| Job Title: | Senior Specialist, Compensation | Job Code: | P0204 |
| Supervises Directly: | No | ||
| New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
| Date Last Revised: | 6/11/2026 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union | |
Division: Department: | People and Talent People and Talent-Total Rewards | Salary Schedule: | Non-Union Salary Range |
| Cost Center Code: | 500002 | Grade: | NU17 |
| Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Manager, Compensation |
| EEO Code: | Professionals | Work Format | Hybrid |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
The Senior Specialist, Compensation, will be responsible for supporting the alignment of DC Water’s Compensation programs with business objectives that support organizational strategies. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the delivery of DC Water’s compensation programs in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the Manager, Compensation.
Provides advisory services to departments and HRBPs on all compensation matters to include reorganizations; assists departments in arriving at sound organizational structures.
Assesses the most complex compensation matters; develops recommendations to address complex compensation issues; and assists departments with implementing recommendations.
Leads departments in determining whether new jobs and/or revisions to existing jobs are warranted; develops job descriptions and collaborates with managers and supervisors to accurately document jobs.
Conducts research on Best Practices in compensation to develop new or support existing compensation initiatives based on analysis of current programs.
Serves as the project lead on compensation-related matters. May lead cross-function project team on compensation matters.
Guides management in the application of salary administration policies and procedures.
Establishes and provides compensation training on various compensation topics such as conducting salary equity reviews, and other compensation-related training.
Evaluates jobs for Fair Labor Standards Act classification and EEO classification.
Performs desk audits as necessary to ensure that employees are assigned to the proper jobs.
Analyzes and reports on employee salaries to evaluate pay trends to identify and resolve equity issues.
Provides advisory services to Senior Executive Team, Directors, and managers regarding compensation matters; Provides recommendations to resolve the most complex compensation issues; and assists with implementing recommendations.
Prepares special reports.
Performs other related duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the Manager, Compensation.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the Department and throughout DC Water; representatives in other public and private organizations and agencies as well as those from surrounding jurisdictions.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
| Required Experience: |
| Five (5) years of experience related to compensation management, job documentation, job evaluation, and performance management. |
| Understanding of compensation theories, methodologies, and best practices and knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations. |
| Minimum Education Requirements: |
| Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business Management, Economics, Business Administration, or similar field from an accredited college or university. |
| Required Skills: |
| Compensation Tools & Technology |
| Compensation Strategy |
| Pay Equity Analysis |
| HRIS (Oracle, Workday, SAP, etc.) |
| Job Architecture |
| Data Analytics |
| Merit and Bonus |
| Performance Management as it relates to compensation. |
| Communication Skills |
| Team Player |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| N/A |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
| General office conditions |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| Experience working with compensation in a union environment. |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Business Management from an accredited college or university. |
| Preferred Licenses & Certifications: |
| SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (Society of Human Resource Management) Certification, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), or similar preferred. |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) |
| Collaboration & Problem Solving |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.
- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities.” If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.
The Senior Specialist, Compensation, will be responsible for supporting the alignment of DC Water’s Compensation programs with business objectives that support organizational strategies. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the delivery of DC Water’s compensation programs in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the Manager, Compensation.