In addition to working on exciting technologies with some of the brightest people in their fields, the Information Directorate offers attractive compensation and benefits.
Salary:
The Information Directorate offers a progressive, contribution-based compensation program that rewards scientists, engineers and other employees for top performance.
Student Loan Repayment Program:
The Information Directorate participates in the Student Loan Repayment Program. It involves repayment of all or part of outstanding federally insured loans for highly qualified, newly-hired employees who meet eligibility criteria. (A service agreement with repayment plan is required)
Health, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance:
- Choice of health plans
- Group Life Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Incentive Awards:
Information Directorate employees receive recognition in many ways:
- Time Off
- Honorary
- Monetary
- Non-monetary
Time Off:
Earn time off beginning with your first pay check!
- Paid Vacation: 13 Days/yr during first 3 years of service; 20 Days/yr during 4-14 years of service; and 26 Days/yr after 15 years of service
- 10 Paid holidays
- 13 Days paid Sick Leave - No limit to accumulation
- Family Friendly Leave and Family Medical Leave Act Benefits
Balanced Work/Family Life:
- Flexible and Alternate Work Schedules
Retirement Plan:
New employees have a three-tier retirement plan consisting of Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and Social Security.
- Basic Benefit Plan: Similar to pension plan. Full retirement benefits at age 55-57 with 30 yrs service.
- TSP: Similar to 401K with no waiting period for new employees. Agency automatically contributes (1%) to TSP. Employee can make optional contributions per calendar year up to $16,500 per year. Agency matches up to 5%. Employee contributions and earnings sheltered from federal taxes until withdrawal.
- Social Security: All new employees are covered under Social Security.
Fun Program and Convenient Services at the Information Directorate:
Training:
Tuition assistance, employee development, continuing education, and professional conference attendance opportunities are available.
