Large Municipal Multi-Structure Classification & Compensation Lead (Sworn + Civi
Salary$150k – $250k per project
LocationUnited States
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience7+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live15h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
7+ years public-sector compensation/classification consulting (or equivalent municipal HR compensation leadership)
Direct experience completing at least one multi-structure study that included sworn police and/or fire pay plans
Experience with organizations of roughly 500+ FT employees or 200+ distinct titles
Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder presentation skills
Ability to cite concrete past government projects (agency, role, year)
Nice to have4
CCP/WorldatWork
SC/NC/Southeast municipal studies
Total rewards/benefits valuation
FLSA public-safety fluency
About the 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).
Responsibilities
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
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)