About this role
AlphaGov is seeking a Large Municipal Multi-Structure Classification & Compensation Lead for project-based engagements with mid-to-large cities and counties that maintain multiple pay plans (general, police, fire, paramedic, and related public-safety structures).
You will lead or co-lead full classification and compensation studies covering hundreds of titles across civilian and sworn structures — including market surveys, internal equity/compression analysis, and implementation cost modeling for public employers typically in the mid-fee band ($150k–$250k+ studies).
What you'll do
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Lead multi-structure municipal class/comp studies (civilian + sworn/public-safety pay plans)
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Design peer sets and market surveys appropriate to mid/large cities and tourist/coastal or high-growth suburbs
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Analyze compression across police, fire, paramedic, and general schedules
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Recommend classification structures, grade assignments, and implementation phases
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Prepare council/management presentations and proposal technical content for AlphaGov
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Coordinate with specialist SMEs (utility, K-12, benefits) when scopes expand
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Requirements
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Required:
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- 7+ years public-sector compensation/classification consulting (or equivalent municipal HR compensation leadership)
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- Direct experience completing at least one multi-structure study that included sworn police and/or fire pay plans
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- Experience with organizations of roughly 500+ FT employees or 200+ distinct titles
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- Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder presentation skills
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- Ability to cite concrete past government projects (agency, role, year) Nice to have:
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CCP/WorldatWork
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SC/NC/Southeast municipal studies
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Total rewards/benefits valuation
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FLSA public-safety fluency