Silent Professionals offers contract staffing services placing former U.S. Special Operations Forces and cleared military professionals as 1099 independent contractors — delivering contract staffing solutions for defense primes, government contractors, and task order programs. Flat fee per placement. No percentage games.
Defense contractors winning task orders need talent on the ground — fast. We source cleared, vetted military professionals with SOF at the core, placed as 1099 contractors so you can execute without the W-2 overhead.
Most placement firms don't understand task order staffing. We do — because our network comes from it.
Former SOF professionals form the core of our network: Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, Marine Raiders, PJs, and SWCC. We also place combat arms, K9 handlers, UAS operators, combat medics, maritime security, and cleared intel professionals.
Secret through TS/SCI, across DoD, DOS, and DOE issuing authorities. Polygraph-eligible and SAP-capable candidates are in our network. Requirements are sorted at intake so there are no surprises.
When a task order hits, you have days, not months. We move fast. Candidate delivery begins within days of engagement, with your specific timeline established at intake.
One flat fee per placement. No percentage of contract value, no ongoing markups. Know your cost before you say go.
Candidates are sourced organically from our extensive, SOF-heavy user base, then put through background validation: service history confirmed, verified availability and requirements met.
Once your engagement closes, there are no retainers, no monthly fees, and no hidden costs. Flat fee, defined search window, defined candidate cap — clear structure from day one.
The two services differ in vetting process and employment structure. Here's how to choose the right fit for your requirement.
| Contract Placement (1099) | Direct Hire (W-2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Relationship | Candidate is a 1099 independent contractor to your firm | Candidate becomes a permanent W-2 employee of your firm |
| Best For | Task orders, project-based work, IDIQ/GWAC surge, short-to-mid-term engagements | Permanent roles, long-term program staffing, executive protection teams |
| SP Fee Structure | Flat fee per placement. Standard rate, with add-on for polygraph and SAP roles. | 27–35% of first-year base salary, charged once |
| Typical Turnaround | Timeline set at intake, typically days to weeks | 7–14 business days |
| Candidate Deliverable | Candidates delivered in rolling batches with operational background and availability confirmation | Vetted shortlist of 3–5 with interview notes & role fit assessment |
| Ongoing Payroll | You manage 1099 payroll | You manage W-2 payroll, benefits |
| Start a Contract Search | View Direct Hire Services |
Five steps from task order win to contractor on-site. Every engagement starts with understanding your requirement, not just your job description.
We review your task order language, required clearance levels, MOS/rate preferences, and timeline constraints.
We tap our active network of post-service operators, not job boards. Candidates are pre-screened for availability and clearance status.
Candidates are screened through our peer network, service history confirmed, and availability verified for your contract window.
Candidates are delivered in rolling batches throughout your active search window. Each profile includes a qualification summary coversheet.
You review delivered profiles and reach out to the candidates that fit. The contractor relationship is yours to establish directly — your hire, your contract, your timeline.
From austere environment security to cleared intelligence support, our network covers the full spectrum of military specialties needed by today's defense contractors.
Executive and VIP protection, PSD / PSS team leads, residential security, domestic and OCONUS.
All-source, HUMINT, SIGINT, and threat analysts. TS/SCI eligible. Cleared for SCIF environments.
Special Forces instructors (18-series), JTAC support, combatives and tactics trainers for USG programs.
Special Forces Medics and Pararescuemen for forward medical support, training roles, and austere environment operations.
Cleared PMs with SOF operational experience to manage complex defense programs and theater-level support contracts.
18E and 18F specialists, network operations, electronic warfare support, and signals intelligence roles.
Site assessments, security program design, access control, and vulnerability analysis for high-value facilities.
Naval Special Warfare operators for maritime protection, vessel security, and waterborne operations support.
Purpose-built for defense primes, subcontractors, training organizations, and other firms executing on government contracts — where task order speed and cleared SOF talent access matter most.
IDIQ and GWAC task orders requiring cleared SOF professionals on short notice. We support your BD pipeline with the talent to execute once you win.
ODC-heavy contracts where personnel costs are capped and 1099 arrangements allow flexibility. We find the operator; you handle the invoice.
Foreign military training programs, SOF advisory efforts, and CONUS/OCONUS exercise support that requires credentialed operators on contract.
All-source and HUMINT analytical support, cleared at TS/SCI. Contractors who know the operational environment, not just the theory.
Most staffing firms charge 18–25% of a contractor's annual compensation. On a $165,000 high-threat operator role, that's $33,000 or more. We charge a flat fee, regardless of what the contractor earns.
$1,500 engagement opens a 45-day search window. Applied to your total fee.
How Our Fee Compares
Based on a $165,000 high-threat operator placement at a 20% firm vs. our flat fee · All fees are one-time per placement.
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