Sales Commissions Analyst

Launch Darkly is seeking a Commissions Analyst to help administer accurate, timely commission programs for the Revenue organization. The role will validate commission calculations, maintain commission and quota data in commissions tool, support accrual and payroll submissions, and respond to employee and leader inquiries.

Working with Sales and Customer Success leaders, Revenue Operations, Finance, and Payroll, this analyst will investigate discrepancies, support quota and plan administration, and deliver ad hoc reporting. We’re looking for someone with commission experience, strong spreadsheet skills, curiosity, and attention to detail who will improve how work gets done—automating manual processes and thoughtfully using approved internal AI tools while maintaining appropriate review and controls.

Validate monthly commission calculations against plan terms and source data; build spreadsheet checks and reconcile discrepancies with commissions tool

Prepare commission accruals for Finance and commission payment submissions for Payroll according to local Payroll schedules, with accurate supporting analysis and reconciliations

Support the build and implementation of commission plans in the commission tool; administer employee records and plan inputs

Calculate individual quota assignments from approved base quotas, partnering with Revenue Operations to validate changes and resolve discrepancies

Address and resolve any commission or compensation-plan-related inquiries

Track and administer incentive spiffs, adjustments, and exceptions

Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis

Support compensation plan distribution and track participant review and approval status

Improve commission processes by standardizing controls, automating repetitive work, and thoughtfully using approved internal AI tools with appropriate human review

Maintain clear process documentation and audit-ready reconciliations

Handle confidential compensation data with discretion

3+ years of experience in sales commissions or incentive compensation; experience supporting multiple commissionable roles is preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience with a commissions platform such as Quota Path, Xactly, CaptivateIQ, Everstage or similar, and familiarity with Salesforce or related business systems

Highly proficient Excel and Google Sheets skills, including formulas, lookups, validation workbooks, and reconciling large data sets

Strong analytical and investigative skills; able to trace discrepancies to source data, understand calculation logic, and explain findings clearly

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and competing requests

Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort partnering with Sales, Customer Success, Revenue Operations, Finance, and Payroll

Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and ownership, with the ability to assess existing processes critically and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls

Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones
* for Level 3:

• Zone 1:
  San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle - $108,800 - $149,600**
• Zone 2:
  Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago - $97,900 - $134,640**
• Zone 3:
  All other US locations - $92,500 - $127,160**

Launch Darkly operates from a place of high trust and transparency; we are happy to state the pay range for our open roles to best align with your needs. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

* Within the United States, our geographic pay zones are defined by…