Large Municipal Multi-Structure Classification & Compensation Lead (Sworn + Civi

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:

- Lead multi-structure municipal class/comp studies (civilian + sworn/public-safety pay plans)

- Design peer sets and market surveys appropriate to mid/large cities and tourist/coastal or high-growth suburbs

- Analyze compression across police, fire, paramedic, and general schedules

- Recommend classification structures, grade assignments, and implementation phases

- Prepare council/management presentations and proposal technical content for AlphaGov

- Coordinate with specialist SMEs (utility, K-12, benefits) when scopes expand

Requirements

Required: - 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 have:

- CCP/WorldatWork

- SC/NC/Southeast municipal studies

- Total rewards/benefits valuation

- FLSA public-safety fluency