Noblis has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by many organizations including The Great Place to Work Institute, AARP and
Washingtonian magazine. At Noblis, we recognize that our employees are our most important asset. Our mission-driven workforce is dedicated to serving the public interest and the good of the nation. Therefore, we are committed to investing in our employees by providing a total compensation package which contains exceptional compensation and comprehensive benefit programs.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Work/Life Programs
Discounts, Services and Programs
Health & Welfare Benefits
Noblis provides a variety of benefits designed to meet your needs. As an employee, we offer you and your family financial protection, help provide financial security in retirement and offer an environment that supports a work/life balance. An important part of Noblis’ commitment to you, as an employee, is reflected in the selection of benefits we provide to you.
Retirement Program
One of the most significant benefits of working at Noblis is the Retirement Program, which offers the option of pre-tax or after-tax contributions and the choice of many investment options with Fidelity Investments. Outstanding features of the Program include flexibility to change contribution rates and investment funds at any time. Noblis provides substantial matching contributions to all participants.
Under the basic plan, you contribute 2% of your salary up to the social security wage base* (SSWB) and Noblis will provide a match of 5% of your base salary up to the SSWB. For example, if your annual base salary is $70,000, you would contribute a total of $1,400 pre-tax annually and Noblis would contribute $3,500 pre-tax on your behalf! Additional matching is available under the voluntary plan with Noblis matching one-third of your contributions. Please review the chart below for complete Retirement Program details. *The 2012 SSWB is $110,100.
| Noblis Retirement Program Structure |
| |
Employee Contributions |
Noblis Contributions |
| Level I |
A1 Employee's Required Contributions
2% of base salary up to SSWB
4.7% of base salary over SSWB
Not eligible for Roth option |
B1 Noblis’ Basic Contributions
5% of base salary up to SSWB
8% of base salary over SSWB
Not eligible for Roth option |
| Level II |
A2 Employee's Voluntary Matched Contributions
1 to 10% of base salary up to SSWB
1 to 6% of base salary over SSWB (may be limited by law)
Eligible for Roth option |
A3 Noblis' Matching Contributions
1/3 Matching of your Part A2 contribution
Not eligible for Roth option |
| Level III |
A4 Employee's Voluntary Unmatched Contributions (including Age 50 catch-up)
Up to limit set by law
Eligible for Roth option |
Not applicable |
| Important Note :Employee Level II (A2) and Level III (A4 and A4 Catch-Up) contributions are subject to pre-tax 403(b) plus any after-tax Roth 403(b) annual total contribution limits of $17,000 (for employees under age 50 as of 12/31/2012) and $22,500 (for employees age 50 or older as of 12/31/2012). |
Noblis is committed to helping our employees achieve retirement security by offering on-site appointments with Fidelity retirement counselors, investment seminars, annual retirement planning projections and data, and other retirement planning tools with Fidelity.
Medical Care
Noblis provides two subsidized medical plans through CIGNA: CIGNA Choice Fund (OAPIN) and CIGNA Choice Fund Open Access Plus (OAP). Contributions to these plans are made by both you and Noblis through pre-tax payroll deductions. Both medical plans provide comprehensive coverage for hospitalization, surgery, routine office visits, prescription drugs, and there are no pre-existing condition exclusions on the plans.
Dental Care
Noblis provides a dental plan through a Preferred Provider Organization with MetLife. Noblis pays 50% of the cost of the plan and employees pay 50% through pre-tax payroll deduction. The plan covers the reasonable and customary charges for a wide range of dental services at either 100% (preventive), 80% (basic and major) or 50% (orthodontia). You may choose any dentist you want and the plan pays for up to $1,500 per plan year per member with a lifetime maximum of $2,000 for orthodontia.
Vision Plan
Noblis sponsors a voluntary vision plan with United HealthCare Vision which covers comprehensive eye exams and provides allowances for frames and contact lenses and discounts for laser eye surgery. As an employee, you can take advantage of group rates and have the convenience of paying through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Noblis has two flexible spending accounts that allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed health care expenses or eligible child or dependent day care expenses. You may set aside from $100 to $5,000 based on each accounts’ rules.
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is provided by Noblis at two times annual base salary through Unum. You may purchase Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage at group rates from one to five times annual base salary. Dependent Life insurance is also available for purchase for your spouse at up to $250,000 and children at $5,000 per child.
Business Travel Accident insurance is a company-paid benefit that provides coverage of up to $150,000 for injuries or death resulting from travel for company business.
Short Term Disability
Noblis provides a company-paid benefit to accommodate a documented disability that extends for more than seven consecutive calendar days. Short term disability may be used for an employee’s personal injury or illness for up to 25 weeks.
Long Term Disability
Noblis provides basic long-term disability coverage to provide income replacement for a disability that exceeds 180 days. Benefits equal 60% of base monthly salary.
Long Term Care
Noblis provides you with basic Long Term Care coverage in the amount of $3,000 per month for care in a long term care facility or 60% of the benefit for an assisted living facility. A maximum lifetime benefit applies. You, your spouse, parents, grandparents and in-laws may also apply for supplemental coverage at any time.
Paid Absences and Holidays
Eligible employees are provided with a generous, flexible, fully vested Paid Time Off (PTO) program based on years of service at Noblis. As a full time employee you would accrue 20 days in your first year. PTO can be used for scheduled and unscheduled absences such as vacation, personal time and short personal illnesses. Enrollment in the PTO cash-out program is available annually (subject to minimum balances). Noblis provides short term disability insurance beyond a seven consecutive calendar day illness and/or injury for up to 25 weeks (see Short Term Disability program). Additionally, Noblis provides paid leave for 8 company designated Holidays and 2 floating holidays each calendar year.
Leave Sharing Program
The Noblis Leave Sharing Program (LSP) is a pool of donated Paid Time Off (PTO) used by qualified employees who have immediate family members (parents, children, spouses) who are experiencing serious health conditions, as defined by the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The LSP provides income protection in the form of additional PTO when an employee is absent from work for a prolonged period of time and has exhausted all accrued individual PTO.
Educational Assistance
To encourage further education in ways that will enhance your work at Noblis, tuition reimbursement for work-related courses is available. The program reimburses up to 2 courses per semester for graduate studies and up to 3 courses per semester for undergraduate studies. Application, registration, laboratory and graduation fees are paid at 100%.
Credit Union
Noblis partners with Hanscom Federal Credit Union to give employees access to lower interest rates on loans, higher rates on savings accounts, free network ATM transactions and much more. An ATM is conveniently located by the cafeteria for employees to use any time, and representatives from Hanscom are on-site in Fairview Park two days each week.
Work/Life Programs
Telecommuting Program
Noblis recognizes the need for increased staff flexibility. Our Telecommuting Program has the potential of improving quality of life for those employees who choose to participate, as well as serving the greater good of the community. Participation in this program is subject to manager approval.
Flexible Work Schedule
Noblis’ core hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through the Flexible Work Schedule you can create your own schedule that allows more of a balance between work and family life.
Health & Wellness
The Wellness Resource Center promotes health and wellness by offering a wide range of support to employees. Noblis provides a multitude of programs designed to assist employees with their goals to achieve, enhance and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Examples of the health and wellness programs include health risk assessments, screenings, flu shots, blood donations, group exercise classes, prenatal and lactation programs, educational seminars, ergonomic evaluations, and massage therapy.
Employee Assistance Program
Noblis provides you and your immediate family members a confidential counseling and referral service program. A 24-hour toll-free number and web site provides immediate information and counseling on a variety of topics related to work, family and personal life.
ID Theft Assist
You and your household family members are provided with an Identity Theft recovery program if you or a family member’s identity is compromised in any way.
Corporate Attire
For those days that you are not meeting with clients, take advantage of our Business Casual Dress policy.
Discounts, Services and Programs
- Auto/Home Insurance Discounts
- College Savings Plan
- Credit Union
- Employee Charitable Giving Program
- Employee Discount Programs on a Wide Range of Products and Services
- Employee Referral Program: up to $2,500
- Free Parking (Fairview Park)
- Group Legal Plan
- WMATA SmarTrip Transit Program
- On-site Cafeteria (Fairview Park)
- On-site Child Care (Fairview Park)
- On-site Fitness Center (Fairview Park)
- Gym Membership Subsidy for Off-Site Employees
- Pet Insurance
- Savings Bond Purchase Program
- Smoke Free Work Environment
- Social Activities (Chapter One and Connections)
- United Car Buying Service
This document is merely a brief description of the plans in effect. The plan documents shall govern in the event of any discrepancies between this document and the actual provisions of the plans.