Public Sector Projects Staffed When Positions Stay Vacant

A selection of two to four profiles is typically available within 24 to 36 hours. Three factors are key: the administrative level, the process, and whether the person will need to interact with senior management and committees. From our network of over 23,000 vetted experts, positions in project management, procurement support, and IT security can usually be filled on short notice.

Above the thresholds, direct contracting is not permitted; below them, the rules of the UVgO and the applicable procurement regulations apply. We will clarify the procurement method with your purchasing department before making a proposal—whether it’s a framework agreement, call-off order, or individual award—to ensure the staffing process does not fail due to procedural issues. The legal assessment remains the responsibility of your contracting authority.

The median rate across all assignments is €1,050 per day. The rate depends on the role and level of responsibility: an interim project manager earns more than a rollout manager, and an interim CISO earns more than that. Costs are typically 30 to 60% of those of traditional management consultancies.

Because the shortage is structural: About 600,000 public-sector positions are unfilled—30,000 more than last year—with 112,000 of those in local government alone. Of the 5.4 million employees, about 670,000 are already 60 years old or older, while only 6.8 percent are younger than 25. For projects with tight deadlines, staffing with temporary staff is often the only way to even get started.

The interim manager takes on a temporary role, reporting to senior management and governing bodies. The freelance management consultant prepares the groundwork for decisions: organizational analysis, procedural strategy, and cost-benefit analysis. The subject-matter expert provides expertise in specialized processes, migration, or documentation.

Whether external services are eligible for funding depends on the program and the grant award notice. Project management and consulting are often recognized as eligible indirect costs if they can be clearly attributed to the funded project. We provide the supporting documentation required for the review of the statement of funds used; the assessment is made by your funding agency.

Yes—local, state, and federal governments, as well as special-purpose associations and municipal enterprises. This level is mentioned in the briefing because responsibilities, budgetary authority, and decision-making processes vary greatly. Anyone familiar only with federal projects underestimates the pace of a county administration.

Typically, the notice period is 5 to 10 days, depending on the agreed-upon term and the contract template. Because projects with a statutory term have a defined end date, fixed-term staffing is appropriate. Extensions are the norm when the project transitions into regular operations.

We will clarify the contract format, reporting structures, work tools, and documentation together with your legal and procurement departments before we begin. In government agencies, additional considerations include signing authority, record-keeping, and access to specialized procedures. This does not replace legal advice.

The most in-demand roles are in procurement and contract management, IT project management and rollout coordination, IT security (including IAM and ISO 27001), and data protection. Other in-demand roles include grant consulting, change management for agency operations, and Facility Management for public properties.

Yes, and then the results are filtered. The process looks for completed procedures involving EVB-IT contracts and for projects that have been secured in accordance with BSI Basic Protection—not for training certificates. Anyone who is familiar with these tools only by name will waste time in the process—time they don’t have.

Each profile undergoes an interview with a subject-matter expert and is evaluated against the assignment requirements: projects managed, including scope and contract value; results achieved; and references from comparable mandates. The placement rate across all assignments is 95 percent.