The SEC has more credibility than their no-name contractor, but limited ability to hire (Gov).
So, they hire/manage through contractors.
Personally, I view the fact that the SEC branch chief is posting this as very positive, since it indicates a real investment on the part of the client, as well as a close working relationship.
That's an interesting perspective. I suppose either could be true and it would be hard to discern without a more direct conversation with the government liaison (in any circumstance, not just this one).
I'm not used to seeing this pattern with the agencies I've consulted with, so maybe that's where my bias comes from.
So, they hire/manage through contractors.
Personally, I view the fact that the SEC branch chief is posting this as very positive, since it indicates a real investment on the part of the client, as well as a close working relationship.