This is a good discussion about the distinctions involved in the type of work 
we all do and how the cost of living impacts offers. 
It is even more cool when people in the area speak up in defense of the group 
recruiting for the job. It helps all of us sift out the real people from the 
wanna-bees.

Whoever goes for this will have a clearer idea of what they are applying for 
now. 8)


I've done both contract and FTE work and I know there is no good way to compare 
rate expectations. The 2x factor for 1099 contracts is just a start.


Good luck to all involved.

-al


Alfred Differ - Sr. Database Engineer
NDTI / NSWC PHD 


-----Original Message-----
From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) 
[mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Longwing, Lj
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:13 PM
To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG
Subject: Re: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 
Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on experience) - Contract Rate 
$38-48/hr

** 
True....but the rate you get paid daily isn't the same as requiring relocation 
assistance to take the job...that can be negotiated with the hiring company :)


On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM, Brian Goralczyk <bgoralc...@gmail.com> wrote:


        ** 
        I think the issue that people are bringing up when saying the rates are 
low is that basically you are limiting yourself to people in the area.  Anyone 
outside the area that might have to travel can't afford to for that rate unless 
someone else is picking up the tab. 

        Even if you consider moving for the job, the rate is to low to cover 
moving expenses in most peoples eyes.

        But like everyone else, this is my view.

        Brian Goralczyk

        Brian Goralczyk
        Phone 574-643-1144
        Email bgoralc...@gmail.com


        On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Longwing, Lj <llongw...@usgs.gov> 
wrote:
        

                ** 
                I think the 'rate' discussion is more complicated than all of 
that.  I have been a Remedy developer in my area for 15+ years....I know my 
value, and am certainly nowhere NEAR a 'Junior' developer.  I know the cost of 
living ranges in Colorado Springs and I can honestly say that I have worked for 
the rate discussed in this posting.

                If I lived say...in DC, where many of the 'government' jobs 
come out of...no, this rate would be an insult and wouldn't provide a 
sufficient income to live comfortably.....but in a country where the poverty 
line sits somewhere around $20K/year, I can't say a job paying 5 times that is 
a 'bad' job by any means.

                It's true that Colorado Springs is not Virginia/DC/New 
York/Washington, as far as markets are concerned....but the rates that are 
typically discussed on the list are, as you said 'contract' rates...and the 
rate being discussed in this posting is an employee rate.


                On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 1:19 PM, Ars Lister 
<kp_ars...@yahoo.com> wrote:
                

                        ** 
                        The truth is, for a regular salaried employee, the 
salary is OK and the rates translate into salary.  Contractors typically do not 
get holidays, sick days, vacation days, or personal days.  If it's a W-2 
contract rate, they MAY get access to the medical aspect of the benefit plans 
but are typically not invited into the 401K aspect.  Ergo, translating salaries 
into rates are improper and non-competitive.
                        
                        As for stability, I and several of my associates have 
had 1-2 year engagements at more than double those rates at numerous companies 
and governmental agencies.  Stability does not define the value of the skillset 
on the market.  If you're able to leverage people who do not know their value 
on the market-- kudos.  If your cost of living is lower than other markets, 
then yes, a reduction of $10-20 on the rate may still be competitive.  But over 
half?  Then like someone said earlier, you must be looking for a junior person.
                        
                        PS:  Remedy Administrator used to mean Remedy Developer 
but in this day and age, it usually means someone who is configuring the 
applications with data.  The advertised rates are appropriate for Remedy Admins 
with that detail as that is a science in itself, but no where close to what it 
takes to be a Developer regardless of level.  However, the description of the 
position indicates that the old-school definition is being used-- you all want 
a seasoned Developer.  In that case, those rates are wayyyyy off.  It is what 
it is.

                        From: "Lockwood, Teresa L" <tlockw...@tyco.com>
                        To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG 
                        Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:18 PM

                        Subject: Re: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, 
CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on 
experience) - Contract Rate $38-48/hr
                        

                        ** 
                        Thank you Nathan!  I’m sure most of us are reading 
these replies thinking how crazy it is for folks to be responding about how 
little money this is.  I’ve been doing Remedy administration since Remedy owned 
the company and still don’t make more than this job is offering.  Either I’m 
grossly underpaid or folks have forgotten what’s it’s like to work for a 
company with benefits.  I’ve never contracted as I’ve always worked for a large 
company but the salary for this company seems in line with what I’ve seen.  
Sorry, that’s my 2 cents ;)
                         
                         
                        From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) 
[mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Nathan Aker
                        Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:06 PM
                        To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG
                        Subject: Re: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, 
CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on 
experience) - Contract Rate $38-48/hr
                         
                        ** 
                        I’m continually amazed at the amount of people who 
chime in to ARSList to roast someone who posts a job for a stationary basic 
Remedy position offering 6 figures as though they have somehow insulted your 
worth and hurt your market value.  This is a stationary position for an ADMIN 
role, with opportunity for conversion.  This is not a 6mth – year long CMDB 
architect position traveling to Iran people.   I’m sure a 3-5 year experienced 
person who wants a stable job with no travel would be very interested…  I know, 
I’ve helped interview and hire a number of people in this range successfully 
over the last 5 years.
                         
                        Agreed this would be light for a traveling senior 
contracting position for short term, but it’s been clearly stated it’s not.
                         
                        Nathan Aker
                        ITSM Solution Architect
                         
                         
                        From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) 
[mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of David Charters
                        Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:17 AM
                        To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG
                        Subject: Re: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, 
CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on 
experience) - Contract Rate $38-48/hr
                         
                        ** 
                        maybe they're just looking for newbies that just know 
how to do real basic stuff
                         
                         
                        Sincerly,
                         
                        David Charters
                        Charters Technologies
                        317-331-8985



                        -------- Original message --------
                        From: Carl Wilson <carlbwil...@gmail.com> 
                        Date: 09/11/2013 8:32 PM (GMT-05:00) 
                        To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG 
                        Subject: Re: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, 
CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on 
experience) - Contract Rate $38-48/hr 
                        
                        
                        ** 
                        Don't normally chime in on these but ....
                        Wow, $340 - 360 USD a day is very low (UK rates start 
at around £350+ = $550+ USD) ... Security clearance can add a fair amount of 
value to that.
                         
                        BTW: How are you Matt, been a long time J (you going to 
WWRUG?, I seen Mr David Savino is ...)
                         
                        
                         
                        Kind Regards,
                         
                        Carl Wilson
                         
                         
                        From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) 
[mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Matt Moore
                        Sent: 11 September 2013 23:57
                        To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG
                        Subject: Re: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, 
CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on 
experience) - Contract Rate $38-48/hr
                         
                        ** As stated in the job description, this is an admin 
position, and the secret clearance can be processed. 48/hr is above market rate 
for Colorado Springs, CO. Typically remedy administrators in Colorado Springs 
will make $40-45/hr. All of our certified/cleared folks are working with 
current clients of ours. The most we are currently paying those contractors is 
45/hr. Hopefully this answers your questions!  
                        On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 4:50 PM, Differ, Alfred W CTR 
PHD NSWC, 210 <alfred.differ....@navy.mil> wrote:
                        With an active clearance?
                        
                        I hope not.
                        
                        -al
                        
                        
                        Alfred Differ - Sr. Database Engineer
                        NDTI / NSWC PHD


                        -----Original Message-----
                        From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) 
[mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of David Charters
                        Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:45 PM
                        To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG
                        Subject: Re: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, 
CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on 
experience) - Contract Rate $38-48/hr
                        
                        $48.00/hr? Does anyone worth their Remedy salt work for 
that kind of rate? Maybe 2 x 48?
                        
                        Sincerely,
                        
                        David Charters
                        Charters Technologies
                        317-331-8985
                        
                        
                        -----Original Message-----
                        From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) 
[mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Matt Moore
                        Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:06 PM
                        To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG
                        Subject: REMEDY ADMIN NEEDED in Colorado Springs, CO - 
SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on experience) - 
Contract Rate $38-48/hr
                        
                        ****Colorado Springs, CO - SECRET CLEARANCE - 6 Month 
Contract to Hire - $80-100K (Based on experience) - Contract Rate $38-48/hr*****
                        
                        Top Three Skills:
                        1.BMC Certified Administrator: BMC Remedy AR System 7.5 
or higher 2.Producing technical requirements and design documentation 3.Provide 
systems administration on servers that house Remedy Applications
                        
                        Job Description:
                        
                        •Produce technical requirements and design 
documentation that describes system requirements, performance criteria, data 
flows, and end-user interfaces.
                        •Develop, change, test and deploy at least 5 NEC 
Information Technology Infrastrusture Library (ITIL) processes into Remedy 
processes averaged per month.
                        •Use the Remedy Administrator tool to tune and modify 
Remedy escalations, notifications, filters, active links and forms.
                        •Administer application data daily.
                        •Patch the Remedy Applications monthly or as needed.
                        •Work with internal and external agencies to ensure the 
Remedy suite of applications are being fully supported.
                        •Execute database queries, create database tables, and 
tune database performance daily.
                        •Provide system administration on servers that house 
the Remedy Applications.
                        
                        
                        Education/Experience:
                        • AA degree in IT, or related field, or a combination 
of education and work experience equivalency.
                        • Must have excellent interpersonal skills including 
tact and diplomacy.
                        • Must have excellent verbal and written communications 
skills.
                        Other:
                        • Must have or be able to obtain Secret security 
clearance • Must have CompTIA Security + certification • BMC Certified 
Administrator: BMC Remedy AR System 7.5 or higher
                        
                        
                        ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING 
BENEFITS:
                        
                        HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.81 per hour or $152.40 per week or 
$660.40 per month (TAX FREE)
                        
                        VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service 
with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, 
and 5 weeks after 25 years.
                        Length of service includes the whole span of continuous 
service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with 
the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same 
Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)
                        
                        HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year, New 
Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial 
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving 
Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named 
holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the 
employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4174)
                        Education/Experience:
                        • AA degree in IT, or related field, or a combination 
of education and work experience equivalency.
                        • Must have excellent interpersonal skills including 
tact and diplomacy.
                        • Must have excellent verbal and written communications 
skills.
                        
                        Other:
                        • Must have or be able to obtain Secret security 
clearance • Must have CompTIA Security + certification • BMC Certified 
Administrator: BMC Remedy AR System 7.5 or higher
                        
                        
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