U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet
CAREERS IN ROME, NY - BENEFITS

AFRL/RI Careers

Compensation

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.


Contact Us:

AFRL/Information Directorate
AFRL/RIOW
26 Electronic Parkway
Rome, NY, 13441-4514
Email: Careers@rl.af.mil
Phone: (315) 330-2271
Fax: (315) 330-3172


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