Re:Cyber Attack, Possible Serious Breach, at U.S. State Depa...
by nonameiguess on Sunday August 22, 2021 @10:34AM
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They don't have a choice. GS and military pay bands require Congressional approval. The agencies putting out requisitions can't just decide to pay more.
In practice, however, this is part of why so many technical roles are contracted instead of being permanent agency positions. Contractors can and do pay more than the government itself.
Re:Cyber Attack, Possible Serious Breach, at U.S. State Depa...
by raincom on Sunday August 22, 2021 @01:19PM
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Contracting itself has many flaws: who makes more out of the contracting? The contracting companies. Such companies filter out good candidates who wants better pay.
In practice, however, this is part of why so many technical roles are contracted instead of being permanent agency positions. Contractors can and do pay more than the government itself.