Public Sector Compensation Lead & Project Manager

Alphahire; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGov seeks a Public-Sector Compensation Lead / Project Manager to guide classification and compensation studies for cities, counties, school districts, and state agencies. You will act as the named project manager on proposals where this expertise matches, leading analysis, surveys, and implementation planning.

The role requires managing multiple studies, presenting to Boards and councils, and delivering client-ready reports with strong quantitative and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Led or managed public-sector classification and compensation studies for cities, counties, school districts, or state agencies.
• At least one study completed within the last 2 years.
• Able to name public clients and cite them on proposals.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and client presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and technical lead on public-sector classification and compensation studies from kickoff through implementation.
• Lead job analysis, classification structures, and job evaluation using point factor, market pricing, or comparable methods.
• Design peer sets and market surveys; analyze internal equity, compression, and pay competitiveness.
• Develop salary structures, grade assignments, and phased implementation cost options.
• Present findings and recommendations to managers, Boards, Councils, and employee groups.
• Contribute project-manager qualifications, methods, and past-performance content to AlphaGov proposals.

Skills

Project management

Public-sector compensation

Job analysis

Data analysis

Client presentation

Education

CCP Certification

Job description

AlphaGov seeks a Public-Sector Compensation Lead / Project Manager to guide classification and compensation studies for cities, counties, school districts, and state agencies. You will act as the named project manager on proposals where this expertise matches, leading analysis, surveys, and implementation planning.

The role requires managing multiple studies, presenting to Boards and councils, and delivering client-ready reports with strong quantitative and writing skills.