Classification And Compensation Analyst

AlphaGov delivers public-sector consulting for cities, counties, school systems, special districts, utilities, and related agencies. Our work spans classification and compensation, organizational and operational studies, research and program evaluation, economic and workforce analysis, surveys and community research, and applied data and infrastructure research.

AlphaGov is hiring a Classification and Compensation Analyst to evaluate municipal jobs and total compensation. You will help develop practical classification and pay recommendations that support internal equity, market competitiveness and effective public-sector workforce management.

What you’ll do

• Review municipal job descriptions and compensation information to establish a consistent study approach.
• Conduct job analysis for selected positions and recommend clear classification changes supported by actual duties.
• Develop defensible benchmark job matches and comparator-employer selections.
• Assess salary and benefit information together to compare total compensation on a consistent basis.
• Identify internal equity issues and external market gaps, clearly explaining data limitations.
• Prepare classification and compensation recommendations with implementation considerations and cost implications.
• Present findings in usable reports and discussion materials for HR and management decision-making.

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Requirements

Required

• Experience conducting public-sector classification and compensation studies.
• Ability to evaluate job duties, responsibilities and qualifications and translate findings into classification recommendations.
• Experience with salary surveys and total compensation analysis, including benefits.
• Ability to produce clear, evidence-based recommendations and communicate findings to nontechnical audiences.

Nice to have

• Municipal workforce study experience across multiple departments and occupational groups.
• Experience producing compensation analysis that informs collective bargaining preparation.