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Figure 3-2. DCIPS 2010 Pay Band Structure<br />

Source: http:// dcips.dtic.mil/index.<br />

Finding 3-3<br />

DCIPS effectively employs a simplified classification process within a pay banding structure.<br />

Although the DCIPS pay banding structure has greatly simplified the classification process,<br />

some managers view a single structure for nonsupervisory employees and their supervisors<br />

negatively. As the system provides no additional compensation for supervisors, it creates a type<br />

of “salary compression” that can result in subordinate employees earning the same or higher<br />

salary as a supervisor in the same band. Many employees also view it as a disincentive for<br />

taking on additional responsibilities that accompany a supervisory role. Under DCIPS, there is<br />

no mechanism to adjust supervisor salaries to account for this situation.<br />

DoD officials characterize this aspect positively, asserting that a “dual track” enables high<br />

performing technical personnel to progress in salary without having to become managers. Some<br />

stated that supervision and management are not inherently worthy of higher salary compensation,<br />

though they viewed the role of supervisor as critical to successful implementation of the DCIPS<br />

performance management system.<br />

Both MSPB and the Academy acknowledge the pivotal role of supervisors in a performancebased<br />

compensation system. For example, MSPB’s guidance indicates that, “pay for<br />

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