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# Sales Compensation Analyst at DHI Group, Inc.

- **Company:** DHI Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Denver, CO / Des Moines, IA
- **Compensation:** $90k–$130k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dhigroupinc/jobs/7976312003

## Job description

This Is the Place to Be:​ Connecting Futures Now! [DHI Group, Inc.](https://dhigroupinc.com/home/default.aspx) is the parent company of career marketplaces, [Dice](http://www.dice.com/) and [ClearanceJobs](http://www.clearancejobs.com/). We connect candidates with career advice, resources and ultimately a dream job. At DHI, we’ve built a workplace where great people do meaningful work. This is the place to be, and we want you here with us.​

You Belong Here:​ Join a mission-driven company that puts its people first. We’re a collaborative, supportive team that lives by our “One Team” value – working together and winning together. Voted as a certified Great Place to Work®, our team members feel their opinions count and are cared for by DHI. 92% of employees say DHI is a Great Place to Work – 35% higher than the average U.S. company.  We’ve built a culture grounded in collaboration, growth, and giving back through volunteering and employee resource groups. Come be part of something worth showing up for!

About the role:

The Sales Compensation Analyst is responsible for the administration, accurate calculation and reporting of sales commissions and incentive compensation for the sales organization. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and Excel/SQL skills with a solid understanding of sales compensation structures, including SPIFFs and referral bonuses, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

About the role:

- Own the end-to-end commission cycle: data collection, validation, calculation, approval routing, and payout submission to Payroll
- Calculate and process monthly sales commissions for the combined Dice and ClearanceJobs sales organization under the shared commission plan structure
- Maintain and administer commission plan documents, quota assignments, and territory/account mappings for reps across both brands
- Investigate and resolve commission discrepancies, disputes, and escalations from sales representatives and managers
- Prepare recurring commission reports, dashboards, and expense estimates for Sales, Finance, and Executive stakeholders, with the ability to segment results by brand (Dice vs. ClearanceJobs) for management and financial reporting purposes
- Analyze commission trends, plan performance, and payout patterns across the combined sales organization to identify anomalies or areas for process improvement
- Report on SPIFF and referral bonus utilization, cost, and effectiveness; partner with the Senior Director, Revenue Operations to provide recommendations to Sales on SPIFF and referral bonus program design and effectiveness
- Assist with ad hoc analyses related to quota attainment, plan effectiveness, and pay-for-performance alignment across both sales teams
- Ensure commission calculations and processes comply with internal controls and SOX requirements
- Maintain clear documentation and audit trails to support internal and external audits
- Identify and drive process automation and efficiency improvements in commission calculation and reporting workflows
- Support annual commission plan design and rollout for the combined sales organization, including modeling and scenario analysis
- Collaborate with HR/People Ops on new hire, promotion, transfer, and termination impacts to commissions
- Support the Senior Director, Revenue Operations on strategic RevOps initiatives and special projects as needed

What you bring to the team:

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–4+ years of experience in sales compensation, compensation analytics, or commissions administration
- Advanced expertise in Excel; strong proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and/or commission management systems
- Close attention to detail and strong data integrity mindset
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain commission calculations clearly to non-technical stakeholders

## Preferred

- Prior experience partnering with Sales, Finance, and HR cross-functionally
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and audit controls related to compensation
- Familiarity with incentive compensation management (ICM) tools such as Xactly, CaptivateIQ, Varicent, Spiff, or Anaplan
- Use AI tools to automate tasks and accelerate analysis
- Experience with Python

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job as of the date this job description was prepared. Management reserves the right to modify this job in order to meet business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Denver pay range: Base salary/pay per year, plus 10% annual bonus at 100% of plan targets tied to company and individual performance. Offer will depend on location and level of job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. $95,000—$130,000 USD

Des Moines pay range: Base salary/pay per year, plus 10% annual bonus at 100% of plan targets tied to company and individual performance. Offer will depend on location and level of job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. $90,000—$125,000 USD

## Benefits

Healthy living - medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability, life, wellness & fitness programs Future living - 401(k) match, performance bonuses, education assistance, learning & development Enjoy living - generous paid time off, parental leave, flexible summer hours, social & giving events

How to apply?

You can apply below. You'll just need to provide your resume and answer a few questions—it'll only take you a few minutes!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

## About DHI Group, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DHI Group is a provider of AI-powered career marketplaces connecting technology professionals with employers, primarily through its brands Dice and ClearanceJobs.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: DHI)
- **Headquarters**: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- **Founded**: 1990
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Talent acquisition, job marketplaces, HR technology, and recruiting for tech and government-cleared roles.
- **Target customers**: B2B; employers hiring technology talent (enterprise, mid-market, SMB) and professionals with active U.S. government security clearances.
- **Mission statement**: “Connecting Futures Now” – helping tech professionals manage their careers and employers find skilled technologists.

## Products & Services
- **[Dice](https://dhigroupinc.com/home/default.aspx)**: Leading career marketplace for technologists in the U.S. with 7.5 million members. Provides job matching, insights, and career management tools for both candidates and recruiters.
- **[ClearanceJobs](https://dhigroupinc.com/home/default.aspx)**: Leading database of professionals with active U.S. government security clearances (over 1.8 million candidates). Enables cleared professionals to connect with approved employers and government agencies.
- **AI-Powered Tools**: Proprietary data models and machine learning to improve search, matching, and candidate connections across both marketplaces.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided materials (public company; refer to latest SEC filings).
- **Key Metric**: Public company; annual revenue available in 10-K filings. Total employees: over 500 (as stated by CEO Art Zeile) [[dhigroupinc.com/careers/default.aspx](https://dhigroupinc.com/careers/default.aspx)].
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed; as a public company, major institutional investors can be found in proxy filings.
- **Growth Signals**: Recent acquisition of AgileATS (2025) [[linkedin.com/company/dhi-group-inc-](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dhi-group-inc-)]; continuous platform enhancements; strong presence in the niche security-cleared hiring market.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Specialization**: Exclusive focus on technology and security-cleared talent creates deep, hard-to-replicate candidate pools.
- **Proprietary Data**: Rich, tailored career-related data on tech skills enables superior AI-driven matching.
- **Brand Trust**: 30+ years of history in the tech recruiting space, with large, engaged member bases (7.5M on Dice, 1.8M on ClearanceJobs).

## Strategic Focus
- **AI & Machine Learning**: Investing in AI to improve search and matching for both professionals and employers.
- **Expansion**: Growing through acquisitions (e.g., AgileATS) to add complementary capabilities and expand market reach.
- **Employer Experience**: Enhancing tools for recruiters and hiring managers to streamline the hiring process.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Core values include “One Team,” “Innovate with Purpose,” “End Each Day with Pride,” and “Make Good Things Happen” [[dhigroupinc.com/careers/default.aspx](https://dhigroupinc.com/careers/default.aspx)].
- **Work Model**: Hybrid work environment with offices in Des Moines, Denver, and New York. Flexible Fridays year-round and work-from-home stipend.
- **Perks**: Flexible PTO, 401(K) matching, performance bonus, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, learning & development, fitness subsidies, wellness programs, and frequent social events.
- **Inclusion**: Employee-led diversity and inclusion program (DH&i) and Team Member Impact Groups (ERGs).
- **Mission-Driven**: Employees feel pride in helping people find careers that further their lives.

## Sources
1. [DHI Group Careers](https://dhigroupinc.com/careers/default.aspx)
2. [DHI Group About](https://dhigroupinc.com/about-dhi/default.aspx)
3. [DHI Group Home](https://dhigroupinc.com/home/default.aspx)
4. [DHI Group Greenhouse Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dhigroupinc)
5. [DHI Group LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dhi-group-inc-)

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