Benefits
U.S. Defense Health Agency employees experience satisfying careers while enjoying the freedom of flexible work schedules and opportunities to grow professionally.
Excellent Employee Benefits
- Secure work environments with free parking
- Student Loan Repayment Program – up to $10,000 annually towards a degree and a maximum of $60,000 for any one employee, or $3,000 towards training.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness – forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer
- Leave Sharing Programs - allow transfer of leave between co-workers in need
- Transportation subsidy for public transportation and carpools
- Health & Fitness – military installations have well-equipped fitness centers available at no cost to civilian employees
- Tax-free on-base shopping – civilian employees have access to shopping on military installations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and department stores (BX/PX)
- Discounted Leisure & Travel – DoD employee have access to discounted tickets to amusement parks, local sporting events, and Armed Forces recreations programs. Outdoor equipment rentals - trailers, kayaks, skis, etc.
- Employee Assistance Programs
- ChildCare Aware referral program
Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS)
- Vesting after 5 years of creditable civilian service
- Retirement annuity based on length of service, age and salary
- Military service may be credited toward FERS
- Eligible survivor and disability benefits after 18 months of civilian service
- Earn Social Security credit while working for the Government
Health Benefits
- DoD contributes up to 75% to premiums
- Coverage for self & eligible family members
- Opportunity to retain coverage into retirement with full government contributions
- Opportunity to continue coverage for dependents
- 200+ health plan options throughout the U.S
Leave & Holidays
- 11 paid holidays
- 13 days of sick leave with no carryover ceiling
- Accrue 13, 20 or 26 days of vacation leave depending upon years of service
- Carry up to 30 days of vacation leave into the next calendar year
- Up to 80 hours of paid administrative leave per year for physical fitness
- Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for birth, adoption or foster care after 12 months of employment
- Up to 104 hours of paid leave for disabled veterans during first year as Federal Civilian
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid with pre-tax dollars
- Save money on a variety of eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
Thrift Savings Plan
- Largest single defined contribution plan in the U.S., similar to 401(k) plans
- DoD matching contributions up to 5%
- Traditional pre-tax and/or Roth (after-tax) contributions
- Supplement for your FERS retirement annuity
Long-term Care Insurance
- Multiple plans available
- Covers long-term care due to a chronic illness, injury, disability or aging
- Comprehensive range of services available
- Comprehensive choice of carriers and services
- Competitive rates
- Premiums paid with pre-tax dollars
- Coverage for self & eligible family members
- Competitive rates
- Plans for self and eligible family members
Dental & Vision
- Comprehensive choice of carriers and services
- Competitive rates
- Premiums paid with pre-tax dollars
- Coverage for self & eligible family members
