Work with us the way your program is set up
Six engagement models, each with clear terms on who sources, who employs and how it is billed. Most clients use more than one.
- Subcontractor agreements with primes
- Master services agreements
- Statements of work
- Business associate agreements for healthcare
Who sources, who employs and how it is billed
We publish this so nobody has to guess. Every model below is written into the agreement before work starts.
| Model | Client | Who finds the talent | Whose payroll | How it is billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-vendor on your requisitions | You or your prime | We source | Our W-2 or verified C2C | Hourly, to the prime or MSP |
| Contract staffing | You | We source | Our W-2 or verified C2C | Hourly |
| Contract-to-hire | You | We source | Ours, then yours on conversion | Hourly, plus agreed conversion terms |
| Direct hire | You | We source | Yours from day one | One-time placement fee |
| Payroll services | You | You source | Our W-2 | Hourly, at an agreed markup |
| Statement-of-work project | You | Our team | Ours | Fixed fee or capped time and materials |
What each model includes
Sub-vendor on your requisitions
For prime vendors, MSPs and staffing firms.
- Rate confirmed in writing before submittal
- Signed right to represent per requisition
- Works inside your VMS or by email
Contract staffing
For teams that need a consultant now.
- W-2 or verified C2C consultants
- Weekly timesheets and invoicing
- Replacement if a consultant is not the right fit
Contract-to-hire
Try before you hire.
- Conversion terms agreed before start
- Consultant agrees to conversion up front
- Smooth handover of payroll and benefits
Payroll services
You found the person, we employ them.
- Onboarding, I-9 and background checks
- W-2 payroll, insurance and compliance
- One invoice to you or your prime
Statement-of-work projects
When you need an outcome.
- Scope, deliverables and acceptance criteria
- Named team and weekly status
- Fixed fee or capped time and materials
Onshore and offshore teams
Lower cost without losing control.
- Onshore lead as your single contact
- Daily overlap window for handoffs
- Access limited to what each role needs
How onshore and offshore work together
Onshore consultants work your business day and own decisions. The offshore team works overnight on build, testing and processing, and both teams overlap every morning, Central time.
Engagement FAQ
What is payroll services?
You have already found the consultant, but you need a company to employ them. We onboard the consultant onto our W-2 payroll, provide insurance and compliance, and invoice you or your prime at an agreed markup.
Do you accept pay-when-paid terms?
We review payment terms per agreement. We commonly work on Net 30 or Net 45 and will discuss your program's standard terms during onboarding.
Can one engagement combine models?
Yes. A common pattern is a contract project lead or analyst on your team plus a fixed-scope offshore testing project, under one agreement.
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