1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $20–$35/hr · On site, regional

Field IT Support & Help Desk Technician (Regional, On Site)

Do the hands-on IT work behind our managed services contracts — help desk, desktop and network support, on site at the customer's facility when the contract needs a person there.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Run day-to-day help desk and desktop support with real ticket response and resolution times
Administer switches, wireless access points, firewalls and VPN for small government networks
Test the backups and prove a restore against the recovery time and recovery point the contract promises
Work on site at the customer's facility on the schedule the contract sets, regional travel included

Required qualifications

Direct experience providing help desk and network support for an organization's users and infrastructure
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft 365 administration, network and firewall configuration, and backup and restore testing
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

CJIS Security Awareness training and a passed fingerprint-based background check, or willingness to complete both
CompTIA A+ or Network+, or a vendor certification such as Microsoft, Fortinet or Cisco
Prior support of a city, county, housing authority or law enforcement agency

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $20–$35 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, on site, regional. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Field IT Support & Help Desk Technician (Regional, On Site)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the help desk and network support role most like this one: the organization and number of users, your ticket response and resolution times, the network gear you administered, and a restore you actually tested or performed. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $20–$35 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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