Analyst, Workforce Consulting

This position is based in Philadelphia, PA and offers a hybrid work arrangement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated ability or interest in working with governments or nonprofits on financial, operational and policy challenges related to workforce management, as evidenced by prior professional experience, internships, or relevant academic coursework Spanish language skills are preferred for facilitating communication with Spanish-speaking clients and stakeholders Proven analytical abilities, including strong quantitative skills and an interest in quantitative analysis and modeling Excellent writing ability and public presentation skills Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Willingness to travel for client engagements as necessary RESPONSIBILITIES Perform a wide range of compensation and benefits analyses for public sector employees. These include reviewing and analyzing collective bargaining agreements, compensation plans, and benefits source documents to benchmark pay ranges, pay premiums, and career average compensation, as well as benchmarking of pension/retirement, health, retiree health, paid leave, and other ancillary benefits. Assist in the development of expert witness testimony for interest arbitration, fact-finding, and related legal proceedings (most of the Workforce Consulting Practice’s client deliverables are composed in Power Point and require a strong proficiency in Excel). Support the bargaining team in evaluating and rebutting exhibits and testimony put forth by union expert witnesses. Evaluate recruitment, retention, and compensation data in support of recruitment and retention studies for local government employers; draft employee surveys and/or lead focus groups with public sector employees Develop Excel-based costing models and labor analytics to be used in client deliverables (e.g., compensation studies, recruitment and retention studies, collective bargaining support) Support an array of strategic workforce engagements for local government clients, including organizational reviews of human resources and civil service functions, initiatives to redesign or improve compensation plans, as well as perform workforce analyses in support of multi-year strategic financial plans for public sector entities Analyze demographic and socio-economic data, as well as data from third-party resources (e.g., U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and HR consultancies) COMPENSATION The Analyst is eligible to receive robust total rewards including generous flexible paid time off, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, relocation assistance, performance-based bonuses, 401k retirement plan with employer match and annual profit-sharing opportunity, medical/dental/vision insurance, health and wellness benefits, and disability and life insurance. PFM not only supports work/life balance but also a challenging, diverse, and collaborative workplace, a formal mentorship program, volunteer opportunities, and much more. The anticipated base salary for this position is between $66,750 - $72,750; this position is eligible for annual performance-based bonuses. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. ABOUT PFM PFM is a recognized national leader in providing financial and consulting advice to public sector, non-profit and other institutional entities. For nearly fifty years, PFM has advised many of the country’s largest municipal and institutional entities including states, counties, municipalities, townships, boroughs, authorities, school districts, not-for-profit organizations, and pension funds. The firm has more than 350 employees located in every region of the country. PFM’s Workforce Consulting practice advises clients on their largest cost center and most important asset – their employees. We help local and state governments address their most pressing workforce challenges. Professionals in this practice bring extensive experience into PFM Group Consulting’s suite of capabilities by providing clients with a wide range of consulting and advisory specialties, including (but not limited to) the following service lines: Collective bargaining support (including expert witness testimony in fact-finding, interest arbitration, and related proceedings) Compensation studies Recruitment and retention studies Labor analytics, costing, and modeling Pension and OPEB reform Overtime studies Human resources operational reviews Multi-year financial plans If you are ready to experience the challenge, satisfaction, and reward of an opportunity with PFM, please apply here, or refer a qualified candidate. PFM is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. PFM is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, M/F/D/V) and maintains a drug-free workplace. Simply put, the advice we give our clients is concrete, meaningful and indispensable. So when you work for PFM, prepare to help change the world. Prepare to be a go-to person, one who sees things just a little bit differently. Prepare to feel great about what you do. Our experienced hires come from a variety of rich professional backgrounds—investment banking, civil service, public financing. We look for strong leaders with integrity who will enhance the culture of PFM, and who reflect our principles of Ingenuity, Sustainability and Resourcefulness. You will be expected to work hard, continually learn and develop, think proactively and provide your clients with service that is unmatched in its dedication to their needs. To support you, we’ll provide the best training and mentorship in the industry and give you opportunities for client responsibility and contact early and often. You’ll experience the thrill of delivering difficult work that is done well. You’ll network with colleagues all across the country, whose experience will stretch your own capabilities and reinforce your growing expertise. No matter your starting point with the firm, you’ll play an integral role in our success. To us, you are more than a valuable asset; you are part of the transformation.

Salary : $66,750 - $72,750