Classification & Compensation Study

The Town of Vienna, located 12 miles from Washington DC in Northern Virginia, is seeking a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study under solicitation RFP 27-02 to evaluate and align its employee compensation structures with current labor market conditions. Operating under a Council-Mayor form of government, Vienna maintains two distinct pay plans—one for civilian employees and a separate step-based system introduced in 2022 for sworn police officers—while part-time recreational workers are excluded from this study. The town, with a predominantly residential character and over 71 percent of its land dedicated to residential development, also supports a vibrant commercial sector including professional offices, retail, and industrial spaces, anchored by major employers like Navy Federal Credit Union. The last compensation study was completed in 2023, and this initiative aims to ensure pay equity, competitiveness, and sustainability across all full-time positions in light of a regional unemployment rate of 3.8 percent. The solicitation, posted on August 6, 2026, requires responses by September 9, 2026, and is managed by the Town’s Human Resources Department under the Virginia state agency framework. The project is administered by Director of Human Resources Michelle Crabtree and Procurement Officer Jerry Amacker, who serve as the primary and secondary points of contact respectively. Although no specific NAICS code or set-aside type is designated, the study is classified under SLED—State, Local, and Education—and will focus exclusively on workforce compensation structures within the Town’s operational boundaries in Vienna, Virginia. All proposals must be submitted through the official procurement portal, and no on-site performance location is specified beyond the Town's jurisdiction. The goal is to refine pay plans to reflect market data, internal equity, and long-term financial planning for a community that balances residential stability with a diverse economic base.