IT as a Government Contractor, what to expect and minimum requirements?

2016-05-02T22:54:30-04:00

So I'm open to any Government contracting positions in IT. I was wanting to see if any Rallypointers are in the field and working for or contracting with the government. I would like to PM you with some questions. Thank you

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2016 10:57 PM

2016-05-02T22:57:59-04:00

Are you looking specifically for contractors to answer questions or anyone working IT for the government?

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 3 at 2016 12:55 AM

2016-05-03T00:55:07-04:00

I currently work for a company called ASM Research, contracted out to the VA Hospital in Tucson, AZ working under the CRISP (Continuous Readiness in Information Security Program) contract as a Tier III Security Administrator.
The big difference between contracting for non-DOD government agencies versus DOD agencies is no 8500 series instruction requirements. Meaning I don't have to maintain a COMPTIA certification or a security clearance for that matter.

I have worked as a DOD contractor in my last 3 jobs before my current position, so I know a bit on how IT government contracting works. Please feel free to message me or ask me here in the open (I've got nothing to hide and I might be able to provide a lot of people with good information) anything and everything you want to know.

Response by PFC Alexander Oliveira made May 3 at 2016 10:42 AM

2016-05-03T10:42:43-04:00

Im a contractor for the military under contract for HP. feel free to contact me.

Response by SGT Teresa Puszert made May 3 at 2016 11:57 AM

2016-05-03T11:57:02-04:00

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member Great question! From an Employer standpoint, DoD and Non-DoD IT Contracting is what I do. PO1 John Miller pointed out that there are Government Contractor opportunities that are DoD and there are those that are Non-DoD. His comments regarding the main difference being the CompTia Cert and Security Clearance are accurate. All DoD IT Contract positions that I have had will require at least one CompTia Certification as well as Continuing Education requirements (along with a Security Clearance). Non-DoD opportunities can be all over the place in terms of requirements. Both situations have pluses and minuses and it's really the contractor's call in terms of what works for them. Feel free to message or email me if you have specific questions and I will help you in any way possible. Good Luck!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 5:03 PM

2016-05-03T17:03:03-04:00

I'm an employee of Booz Allen Hamilton, doing IT work on government contracts. Feel free to contact me.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2024 6:47 AM

2024-02-07T06:47:19-05:00

Federal IT contracts have definitely been the most consistent area of federal contract growth. There was $80 billion awarded https://www.highergov.com/reports/765b-federal-gov-contract-awards-2023/ in 2023, more than twice the level of 10 years ago.

Record $765 Billion in Federal Contracts Awarded in 2023

Analysis of the $765 billion in U.S. Federal Government contracts awarded in FY2023, a 9.5% increase over the prior year.