Join The Bench

The Bench is First Call Group's resource pool of vetted independent professionals considered for engagement on a 1099 basis when qualifying federal and commercial opportunities are awarded. Complete the form below and attach your documents.

Before you start — download and complete these documents

Review and sign the intake package, then attach the completed files in the Documents section below.

A. Candidate Identity

Full legal name

Preferred name (if different)

Mobile phone

Mailing address

City, State, ZIP

LinkedIn URL

B. Citizenship & Clearance

U.S. citizen?

Current security clearance

C. Proposed Labor Category

Proposed FCG labor category

Years of direct relevant experience

Highest degree (field, institution, year)

Industry credentials (PE, CISSP, PMP, etc.)

D. Availability

Earliest date available

Engagement preference

Preferred engagement model

E. Rate

Indicative hourly rate, Year 1 (USD)

G. Conflicts

Current primary employer

Subject to a non-compete or non-solicit?

Currently a federal employee or recently separated?

Documents

Resume

Signed documents (LOI, NDA, COI, background consent, intake form) You can select multiple files. 15 MB max per file.

Feature Me on The Bench (optional)

Yes, you may feature me on The Bench page.

If you opt in, First Call Group may publish a profile for you in the public Bench catalog after review. Provide what you would like shown.

Public headline / title

Specialties (comma-separated)

Short public bio

Substack / publication URL

Headshot (optional)

Other resource links (one per line, label | https://url)

I certify the information provided is accurate and complete.