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To serve as the Commandant's principal agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used by the Operating Forces to accomplish their warfighting mission

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Employment...Working for the Federal Government - Benefits

Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of "family-friendly" benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement. Each agency is free to offer its own benefits package. The following is a sample of the specific benefits available to permanent Federal employees working for Marine Corps Systems Command.

  • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
    Benefits based on amount of service and salary history.

  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
    Multiple investment options similar to a 401(k) plan.

  • Social Security
    Credit earned while working with the Government.  Retirement benefits, disability protection, and survivor protection.

  • Medicare - Part A
    Available to you at no cost at age 65.

  • Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
    No waiting periods, required medical exam, or age/physical condition restrictions.

  • Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
    Group term life insurance - Basic life insurance and three options (Standard, Additional, and Family).

  • Long Term Care Insurance Program
    John Hancock and MetLife formed Long Term Care Partners,
    a jointly owned new company exclusively dedicated to serving the long term care insurance needs of the Federal Family.

  • Leave and Holidays
    13 days sick leave each year; 13, 20, or 26 days of vacation leave each year, depending on years of service; 10 days paid holiday each year.

  • Family-Friendly Work/Life Flexibilities
    Flexible Work Schedules; Telecommuting; Family Friendly Leave Policies; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Part-Time & Job Sharing Positions; Child & Elder Care Resources; Adoption Information/Incentives; Child Support Services.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    Every Federal agency has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which has a goal to restore employees to full productivity. More specifically, the EAP provides free, confidential short term counseling to identify the employee's problem and, when appropriate, make a referral to an outside organization, facility, or program that can assist the employee in resolving his or her problem.

  • Recruitment Incentive
    Lump-sum bonus to newly appointed employees for difficult-to-fill positions.  Up to 25% of basic pay may be paid prior to employee entering on duty.  Service agreement with repayment plan if service time not fulfilled.

  • Relocation Incentive
    Lump-sum bonus for difficult-to-fill position in a different commuting area; up to 25% of basic pay.  Service agreement with repayment plan if service time not fulfilled.

  • Retention Allowance
    Continuing payment to retain critical skill employees; up to 25% of basic pay.

  • Credit for Non Federal and Uniformed Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate
    Recruitment Incentive available for new hires who wish to receive credit for leave accrual purpose.

  • Incentive Awards
    Monetary; Time off; Honorary; Non-monetary

  • Employee Development
    Career Resource Centers; Training opportunities and tuition assistance which is money offered to Federal employees to help pay for their classes when it is part of their training and it directly relates to the employees'/students' official duties.

  • Supportive of Community Service
    Annual Combined Federal Campaign

  • Inter-Agency Transfers
    Transfer from one Federal agency/position to another without a break in service.

  • Virginia Railway Express
    The Virginia Railway Express stops at Quantico town, approximately a 10-minute walk from our location at The Pointe. Transit vouchers are available.  See our website for more info.

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