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Benefits

In addition to the standard federal benefits, we offer additional benefits for pay, ongoing learning opportunities and work-life balance.

Benefits information

Healthcare, retirement and standard federal benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and long-term care insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible spending accounts

Learn more about standard federal benefits.

Paid time off
  • Annual leave
  • Sick leave
  • 11 federal holidays per year
  • Family medical leave
  • Voluntary leave transfer program
  • Medical leave bank

Learn more about standard federal benefits.

Pay and other incentives
  • Competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications.
  • Incentive pay for critical skills and hard-to-fill positions.
  • Timely recognition for superior performance, including monetary and time-off awards.
  • Military buyback program for veterans.
  • Student loan repayment for critical skill specialties.
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
Work-life balance

We know how important it is for employees to balance their work schedule with their day-to-day personal and family schedules, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We offer:

  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • On-campus gym, cafĂ© and meditation room.
  • Employee wellness, mental health and financial health programs and professional counselors.
  • A wellness program that offers on-site fitness centers at most of our facilities, with professional fitness trainers. Our program lets civilian federal employees take time, without using personal leave, to exercise at their duty location for up to three hours per week.
  • An Employee Assistance Program offering confidential individual counseling, financial counseling, workshops, support groups, crisis intervention and referral services to employees and family members at no cost.
  • Ample and free on-site parking.
  • Childcare subsidies.
Ongoing learning and training opportunities

We encourage professional growth and learning opportunities. We offer:

  • A dedicated NRO University and many options for learning and professional development.
  • Specialty courses to broaden your knowledge base and technical expertise.
  • Funding, travel expenses and training time for professional certifications and conferences.
  • Robust leadership development programs beginning with entry-level employees.
  • Professional certified coaches and in-house mentors for continuous challenge and growth.
  • Career broadening assignments and many career-progression paths.
  • Opportunities for travel and relocation to U.S.-wide and international work locations.

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