Does anyone have any insight on I.T. jobs with CSRA or ESP?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 22:06:10 -0400

I just inquired with a FBCB2 rep about a job and was told to look into these companies as well.

https://www.csra.com/
http://esp.com/

CSRA Inc.

Every day CSRA makes a difference in how the government serves our country and our citizens. We are inspired by the important missions of our customers and we believe that by working together we can deliver exceptional next-generation IT solutions and professional services to enable the safety, security, health and well-being of our nation.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2016 10:19 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 22:19:36 -0400

I saw that in Burlington,. NC.... the businesses wil help.

Response by GySgt Carl Rumbolo made Apr 24 at 2016 9:35 AM

GySgt Carl Rumbolo — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 09:35:05 -0400

Both of these firms are contractor placement firms. While they may offer paid employment in some limited cases or a retainer pay to keep people on the 'bench', typically firms like this place people in contract or temp positions to fill specific needs. While some contract positions lead to full time employment, in many cases they don't - in fact in my company we have an 18 month limit on contract positions, anything longer than 18 months is likely converted to full time. (but generally we bar the contact person from posting for the full time position - exceptions do get made)

If you want contract work, that is fine - but generally it's paid on a 1099 - meaning you are responsible for the taxes (including both employer and employee shares of FICA), not to mention fewer benefits, etc.

Contractor work is fine for some people - but if you have a family, a steady income and benefits are a big plus. You will hear folks that say you make more as a contractor - and in a few cases you will, but generally by the time you factor in the tax withholding, the lack of benefits, etc, you generally end up worse off.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2016 4:06 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:06:26 -0400

I don't have a very favorable opinion of CSRA. They were born because CSC split themselves in two, and the government services portion bought SRA International and rebranded itself CSRA.