Working for the Federal Government offers competitive salary packages that are designed to attract and retain top talent. Most NETCOM employees use the General Government (GG) pay system, which provides a structured pay scale with regular step increases. Additionally, certain high-demand roles, such as IT Specialists, may receive higher special salary rates or Targeted Local Market Supplement rates

Beyond base salary, Federal employees often benefit from various incentives, including recruitment and retention bonuses, performance awards, and student loan repayment programs.

These comprehensive packages, combined with job security and robust benefits, make Federal employment with NETCOM an attractive option for many professionals.

 

Related Office of Personal Management (OPM) Links. 

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview)
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/sick-leave-general-information/
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/annual-leave/
 

Working for the Federal Government has many advantages. This is especially true for paid holidays, where full-time permanent employees will receive 11 paid holidays annually. That’s 80+ hours of annual leave time that you don’t have to use to see family or hit the beach for a long weekend with friends.  

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS 
New Year’s Day—January 
Martin Luther King Jr Birthday—January 
Washington’s Birthday—February 
Memorial Day—May
Juneteenth—June
Independence Day—July  
Labor Day—September 
Columbus Day—October 
Veteran’s Day—November 
Thanksgiving Day—November 
Christmas Day—December 

Plus, you will earn personal leave days and sick days as soon as you start work—no waiting periods for new employees. In fact, in your first year you will get 11 paid holidays, 13 personal leave (i.e., annual leave) days AND 13 sick days. That’s almost double what the average first year employee will earn in private industry.  
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HEALTH INSURANCE - We’ve Got You Covered 
NETCOM has a wide range of affordable health care plans with extensive coverage benefits for you and your family. Your coverage starts as soon as you enroll, with no waiting periods for eligibility. Many plans include benefits such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, and infertility treatments and programs.  You have the freedom to change your plan every year and you can even keep your coverage into retirement.  Best of all, NETCOM pays an astounding 72% of the premiums.  

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/summary-of-benefits
https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums
 

DENTAL AND VISION - Dental and Vision 
Choose from a wide variety of dental and vision plans to meet your needs.  All dental plans have no coinsurance for preventative care and most plans have no waiting periods or age limits for coverage. Vision plans offer excellent coverage for just a few dollars a week and include annual eye exams, breakage warranties, laser correction discounts, and generous allowances for frames. 

https://www.benefeds.com/education-support/dental-vision
 

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - Help for Mom and Dad 
Whether you’re caring for a parent, a spouse, a sibling, another family member or a close friend, there may come a time when you must consider long-term care.  
The purpose of long-term care insurance is to cover expenses associated with long-term senior care services and support, whether the care is provided at home or in an assisted living community, skilled nursing facility or other senior care setting. 
Long-term care insurance policy reimburses you to cover the cost of skilled nursing care; speech, physical and rehabilitation therapy; or services used to assist with activities of daily living. In addition to coverage for yourself, benefits may also be extended to qualified relatives.  

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/long-term-care/
 

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Keep More of Your Money 
All NETCOM employees are eligible to enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) which can be used to pay for many medical and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Dependent Care FSA can pay for daycare, summer camps, and even compensate non-dependent family members for watching your kids while you are at work. Health Care FSA can be used for big purchases like orthodontics or medical equipment, or smaller items like over-the counter medicines, insurance co-pays and deductibles, and even items like bandages, thermometers, and sunscreen. These programs help you plan for expenses, lower your tax liability and keep more money in your wallet.  

https://www.fsafeds.com/
 

LIFE INSURANCE - Adulting Made Easier 
You have probably heard it many times—responsible adults should have life insurance.  Life insurance is important to cover final expenses, outstanding debts, and help replace your income for your spouse or family in the event of your death. NETCOM makes it easier.  NETCOM employees are automatically enrolled in the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance “basic” plan.  This plan provides a payout of one year of your salary. If you are under 35, the benefit payout is doubled at no extra cost.  There are additional options to increase or extend coverage to your spouse or children. The cost is just a few dollars a pay check and is partially supplemented by the federal government.  If you enroll right away, there is no requirement for a medical exam or other limitations on participation. 
 
https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/life-insurance/
 

DISABILITY COVERAGE - Support When You Need It
In many organizations, if you can no longer work due to a chronic medical condition, you are out of luck.  But at NETCOM, we have programs to ensure that you can continue to live a life of dignity and care.  If an employee has worked for NETCOM 18 months or more, and has become disabled while serving in a covered position, they may be eligible for a permanent pension.  

https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/fers-information/types-of-retirement/#url=Disability
 

The NETCOM family goes beyond the employees that work at Department of the Army locations – it includes spouses, children, parents, and other loved ones that support or depend on our employees. NETCOM recognizes the importance of balancing the requirements of their Civilian positions with the needs of its employees and their families.

Job Security and Stability – As part of the Federal workforce, NETCOM employees enjoy the job security and stability that the Federal Government has to offer.

Telework Options – Many employees within NETCOM are eligible to work from home based on the duties of their position. The number of days one can work from home depends on the mission of NETCOM and the team’s needs. NETCOM has found that telework options greatly support the needs of its workforce to balance priorities at work and home, reduces commute times, and decrease the office footprint. This flexibility has been widely used throughout the Department during the COVID-19 Pandemic to increase workplace safety and support the family needs of our employees during this unprecedented time.

Flexible and Alternate Work Schedules - NETCOM recognizes that employees in its workforce all have different needs for supporting themselves and their families at home. That is why NETCOM offers many work schedules, from working a compressed schedule that allows for additional days off or a maxi-flex schedule to accommodate varying start and end times. Many types of schedules are available to choose from to accommodate the needs of the team and the supervisor.

Health and Wellness Programs - Each NETCOM location has varying health and wellness programs to support the workforce. These include on-site gym memberships, exercise classes, nutrition workshops, mental health programs, and more!

Employee Assistance Programs – NETCOM provides confidential employee assistance services to all employees free of charge. Trained counselors provide services assisting with family matters, work conflicts, mental health, financial concerns, addiction, and other concerns.
 

Related Link

https://www.tsp.gov/
 

We understand saving for retirement can be difficult. And if you are like 60% of most workers under 33, you are not saving enough. But at NETCOM, we make it simple and easy to save what you need to retire in comfort.

NETCOM offers access to the Thrift Savings Plan, a federal version of a 401(k), which includes a variety of investment funds, matching contributions (up to 4%), and low fees. This is in addition to a pension based on years of service and salary at retirement, as well as social security savings.

Together, these retirement benefits have the potential to replace over 100% of your income in retirement AND remain secure in fluctuating markets.