School us on Government Contracting
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Klyk21
Hate is Rising, Love is Dying....
All I know is that a lot of "logcap" jobs are available overseas and they pay you a decent amount of money. Dude I talked to worked as an emt in afghanistan or something and said he got paid pretty good while over there.
It depends on who you're hired by. I was a contractor for 6 months before they offered me the position. That's very rare though. I know some people who have been contractors for 10 plus years.
What's your question about clearances? They are based specifically on your job duties.
Again I was already doing the job so my interview process wasn't typical. It was a fluff interview. They basically told me what to expect as a federal employee and transferred me over to the federal side. There's an extensive credit check and background check, drug test, finger prints, etc.
There is no required education for contract or federal positions. It all depends on the job/ field you're applying for. There are people who are GS15's and do not have degrees.
What's your question about clearances? They are based specifically on your job duties.
Again I was already doing the job so my interview process wasn't typical. It was a fluff interview. They basically told me what to expect as a federal employee and transferred me over to the federal side. There's an extensive credit check and background check, drug test, finger prints, etc.
There is no required education for contract or federal positions. It all depends on the job/ field you're applying for. There are people who are GS15's and do not have degrees.
the bossman
Superstar
be more specific. what about them?
Mac
Ready for the Beach #Summer2k16
is prior military service required?
It's not required, but it's heavily favored. They like the security of knowing you've been in deployed type environments (Iraq/Afghanistan) and can handle it. They spend a lot of money getting you mobilized, so they don't want you to get all the way over there and then quit when you don't like it.
For instance, how is the relationship between the private contractor and the federal agency?
I've heard many say the easiest way to get a federal job is to get experience with a private contractor first.
What all is investigated during getting your secret clearance?
Lucky_Lefty
Dreams Are Colder Than Death...
That's true to a certain extent. Like someone mentioned above, contracting is just a way to sort of get your foot in the door, make connections then go for that GS level security. Like I got out and started with Northrup Grumman then parlayed that into my gig I have now. Being prior service helped and having a background in Policy helped me out too. On the security clearance front, it's really not a big deal. The higher you can get the better but for instance, I just had to do a total re-eval of manning assets and what positions truly needed a TS-SCI. A lotta cats were pissed when that got taken out their job titles/duties and scopes but Uncle Sam trying to save money and get prepped for all of these budget cuts. Contracting equals quite a bit more money but GS or if you're extremely qualified, SES, will get you the job security you need...........once you survive that one yr probationary period
the bossman
Superstar
Relationship varies by agency & contract/contractor. I remember when I first started out I was on a contract with department of commerce under general dynamics.. My nikka the relationship between GD and the government was beyond shyt. I kid you not at least one contractor was getting let go a week for 2 straight months. It was just a revolving door. If a govie didn't like the way you sneezed, they put a call in upstairs and next thing you know they just told you to leave your badge at the security desk when you leave for the day. Needless to say when the contract went up for rebid, GD didn't win it.
But on the other hand some contractors have a great relationship with a particular agency and keep the contract for years.
I know a couple cats who went from contractor to govie when a spot opened up. It was pretty much a "who you know" type deal. So it is a helpful way to get in if that's your goal.
I believe secret they go back 5 or 7 years of your history and top secret is 10. This is all your past residences, education, workplaces, financial record, civilian record, any place you traveled to, etc. for that time period. Best thing to do is be honest about everything, if you lie about anything they will find out and you will not be getting a clearance.
ever again
The Federal agency uses contractors to do most of the work while the lazy government workers sit on their asses all day. At least that's how it works in Federal IT contracting.
They'll usually contact you if they are interesting in continuing the application process with you, by phone or e-mail.
You'll get an e-mail if they aren't interested in you as an applicant.