Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Job analysis is the detailed documentation of the work activities, behaviors, skills, abilities and personal characteristics required to perform successfully in any given job. In addition, it can be used to define the tools and equipment necessary to drive performance. In contrast, competencies are combinations of related skills, abilities, and behaviors that reflect an individual capability to perform job requirements successfully in the context of a particular organization. Competency modeling is the process of developing an integrated structure of competencies aligned with your organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Valtera uses job analysis information to develop tests that accurately and reliably measure the behaviors and skills that are identified. As part of the job analysis process, Valtera consultants may review existing job information (e.g., job descriptions, training materials, performance data), observe incumbents performing the job, and gather information about the job requirements from job experts through interviews, focus groups or questionnaires.

Valtera’s job analyses and competency models are designed to comply with regulatory and professional standards and to support the defensibility of tools used for organizational decision-making. Carefully developed job analyses and competency models are critical, providing the foundation for most human capital programs including:

• Employee selection systems
• Licensing or certification programs
• Training and development
• Performance appraisal systems
• Compensation programs
• Promotion
• Multi-rater feedback

Related services

Job Evaluation/Classification
Valtera consultants have developed and deployed a variety of procedures to use job analysis information to evaluate jobs for purposes of grouping jobs according for pay or progression purposes. This same job analysis information can serve as the basis for job comparisons for market pricing. Valtera also develops compensation structures and administrative procedures for equitably managing pay and evaluating status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.