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SFIA Skills & Day Rates

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SFIA Skills & Day Rates

Answers questions about SFIA 8 levels, role-to-skill mappings, DDaT role equivalents, consultancy day-rate benchmarks and Lot 3 cloud-support team shapes for a G-Cloud submission. Not needed when the request is for the Lot 3 service definition or the pricing document; /arckit-uk-gcloud:sdd-lot3 and pricing produce those from the same data.

Overview

Publishertractorjuice
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Skill nameSFIA Skills & Day Rates
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 1 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by tractorjuice on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the SFIA Skills & Day Rates AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

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Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
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Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/tractorjuice/arc-kit.git /tmp/arc-kit
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/arc-kit/plugins/arckit-claude/plugins/uk/gcloud/skills/sfia-skills .claude/skills/tractorjuice-sfia-skills-day-rates
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable SFIA Skills & Day Rates in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads SFIA Skills & Day Rates on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so SFIA Skills & Day Rates is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

SFIA Skills & Day Rates

Conversational knowledge about the SFIA 8 framework, skill levels, day rate benchmarks, role mappings, and Lot 3 (Cloud Support) service team compositions for G-Cloud submissions.

Purpose

Provide instant answers to common questions about SFIA levels, typical day rates, role-to-skill mappings, and team compositions without requiring document generation. This covers the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) version 8 as used in G-Cloud Lot 3 submissions.

When to Use

Activate when users ask about:

  • What SFIA level a specific role maps to
  • Day rate ranges for a given SFIA level or role
  • How to map DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) roles to SFIA skills
  • Team compositions for common Lot 3 service types
  • AI skills framework and how it maps to SFIA
  • What skills/roles are needed for a specific type of cloud support service

Quick Reference: SFIA Levels

LevelTitleAutonomyTypical RoleDay Rate Range
1FollowUnder supervision——
2AssistRoutine direction——
3ApplyGeneral directionJunior Consultant£300–£450
4EnableAutonomousConsultant£450–£600
5Ensure/AdviseBroad autonomySenior Consultant£600–£850
6Initiate/InfluenceFull autonomyPrincipal Consultant£850–£1,200
7Set Strategy/InspireAccountableDirector/Partner£1,200–£2,000+

Rates vary by skill scarcity, location, and clearance requirements.

Quick Reference: Common Role Mappings

RoleSFIA SkillsTypical Level
Solution ArchitectARCH, TECH5–6
Cloud ConsultantCNSL, ARCH5–6
DevOps EngineerCFMG, RELM, DLMG4–5
Security EngineerSCTY, SCAD, PENT4–5
Project ManagerPRMG5
Business AnalystBUAN4–5
Data EngineerDENG, DBDS, DBAD4–5
Service ManagerCSMG, SLMO, ITOP4–5

Quick Reference: DDaT to SFIA

DDaT RoleSFIA Skills
Software DeveloperPROG, SWDN, TEST
DevOps EngineerCFMG, RELM, DLMG
Data EngineerDENG, DBDS, DBAD
Security EngineerSCTY, SCAD, PENT
Technical ArchitectARCH, TECH
Service ManagerCSMG, SLMO, ITOP
Business AnalystBUAN
Product ManagerPROD
Delivery ManagerPRMG

Quick Reference: AI Role Day Rates

RoleSFIA LevelDay Rate Range
AI Support Analyst3£350–£500
AI/ML Engineer4–5£550–£800
AI Solution Architect5–6£800–£1,200
AI Strategy Consultant6£1,000–£1,500
AI Ethics/Governance Lead5–6£800–£1,200
AI Director/Partner7£1,500–£2,500+

AI-specific skills command 10–25% premium over equivalent non-AI roles.

Common Lot 3 Service Archetypes

Cloud Migration Service

Architect (ARCH 5–6) + Migration Engineer (DLMG 4–5) + DevOps (CFMG 4–5) + Test Engineer (TEST 4) + PM (PRMG 5)

Managed Cloud Service

Cloud Ops (ITOP 3–5) + Monitoring (SLMO 3–4) + Problem Manager (PBMG 4–5) + Security (SCTY 4–5) + Service Manager (CSMG 4–5)

Cloud Consultancy

Consultant (CNSL 5–6) + Architect (ARCH 5–6) + Strategy (STPL 5–6) + BA (BUAN 4–5) + Change Manager (CHMG 4–5)

Cloud Security Service

Security Consultant (SCTY 5–6) + Assessor (INAS 5–6) + Pen Tester (PENT 4–5) + Security Engineer (SCAD 4–5) + BC/DR (BURM 5)

Answering Questions

When answering SFIA and day rate questions:

  1. Check the quick reference tables above first for common lookups
  2. Consult references/sfia-skills.md for the full skill catalogue (30+ skills across 6 categories), detailed team compositions, the UK Government AI Skills Framework (3 domains, 3 levels, adoption pathway), and AI-enabled service combinations
  3. Always note that rates are indicative — actual rates vary by skill scarcity, geographic location, security clearance requirements, and market conditions
  4. Map roles to specific SFIA skill codes when possible (e.g., ARCH for Solution Architecture, not just "architecture")
  5. For AI roles, reference both the SFIA level and the AI Skills Framework level (Entry/Mid/Managerial)

Related Commands

These ArcKit commands use SFIA data:

CommandSFIA Usage
/arckit-uk-gcloud:sdd-lot3Maps service roles to SFIA skills and levels (reads sfia-skills.md reference)
/arckit-uk-gcloud:pricingDay rates informed by SFIA level benchmarks

Additional Resources

Reference Files

  • references/sfia-skills.md — Complete SFIA 8 reference with all cloud-relevant skills across 6 categories (Strategy & Architecture, Change & Transformation, Development & Implementation, Delivery & Operation, Security & Privacy, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure), full team composition tables for 4 service archetypes plus 4 AI-enabled service types, DDaT role mappings, the UK Government AI Skills Framework, AI skills adoption pathway, and SFIA skills enhanced by AI. Consult for any skill code, team composition, or AI framework detail not covered by the quick reference tables above.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the SFIA Skills & Day Rates AI skill do?

Answers questions about SFIA 8 levels, role-to-skill mappings, DDaT role equivalents, consultancy day-rate benchmarks and Lot 3 cloud-support team shapes for a G-Cloud submission. Not needed when the request is for the Lot 3 service definition or the pricing document; /arckit-uk-gcloud:sdd-lot3 and pricing produce those from the same data.

Why use SFIA Skills & Day Rates on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. SFIA Skills & Day Rates is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install SFIA Skills & Day Rates in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/tractorjuice/arc-kit/tree/main/plugins/arckit-claude/plugins/uk/gcloud/skills/sfia-skills. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use SFIA Skills & Day Rates?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with SFIA Skills & Day Rates?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use SFIA Skills & Day Rates with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the SFIA Skills & Day Rates AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by tractorjuice. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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