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Note: Defense Engineering benefits information should be obtained from the Human Resources Department. For a full list of benefits at Mission Systems and Corporate, please see below.

Benefit	Explanation
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance	Insurance begins on the 1^st day of the month following employment. Medical Insurance - Employees have a choice between an HMO, standard (80/70) PPO, and high option (90/70) PPO plans offered through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS). Prescription coverage is included and provided by MEDCO Dental Insurance – Provided through Delta Dental (Participating Dentists: Delta Dental PPO & Delta Dental Premier) Vision Insurance – Provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) GTEC pays a fixed percent of employee’s insurance premiums
Additional Insurance Benefits	Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance Short and Long Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement Plans	401(k) Discretionary Employer Contribution/Profit Sharing Plan
Holidays	GTEC offers 10 paid holidays per year.
Paid Time Off (PTO)	GTEC provides paid time off to eligible employees to cover vacation, illness for employees or dependents, and personal time off. The PTO benefit accrues per pay period based on years of service.
Other Paid Leave	Funeral Leave FMLA Jury Duty/Court Leave Official Facility Closing Leave Military Leave Maternity and Paternity Leave
Discretionary Awards, Incentives and Benefits	Awards and bonuses are given on a discretionary basis, based on individual performance and contribution to the company’s mission Training & Career Development Tuition Reimbursement Program (maximum of $5,250 per calendar year) Employee Referral Bonus Program Annual Summer and Holiday Events Advancement Opportunities Professional Membership Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Automatic Direct Deposit Option Employee 1-800 Customer Service number for questions regarding benefits Wireless Phone Service Discount Program through AT&T Wireless Credit union membership with Northwest Federal Credit Union
Compensation	ll employees will be paid semi-monthly on the fifteenth and the last day of the month for salary accrued during the previous pay period (i.e., paid on the last day of the month for work performed during 1st through the 15th).
Education Assistance	Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year. The company reimburses 80% of the tuition and book costs.
Employee Assistance Program	The Human Resources Department conducts some counseling, but employees who require professional counseling are encouraged to seek outside assistance through our contracted Employee Assistance Program.