Arkansas.gov Referral Bonus Program

Arkansas.gov values the power of networking and the positive impact a strong team can have on achieving organizational goals. To encourage current employees to refer qualified candidates, Arkansas.gov offers a competitive referral bonus program. Below you will find detailed information about the program, with a particular focus on technology and product roles.

Program Overview

The referral bonus program is designed to reward employees for referring candidates who are successfully hired into full-time positions. The bonus varies based on the role and level of the position, with a focus on critical areas such as technology and product management.

Eligibility

• Referring Employee: Must be a current Arkansas.gov employee at the time of the referral and the candidate’s hire.
• Referred Candidate: Should not have applied to Arkansas.gov within the last 12 months.

Referral Bonus Structure

The referral bonus is tiered according to the role and seniority level. Below are the estimated bonus amounts based on typical roles within the technology and product domains:

Technology Roles

• Software Engineer: $2,000
• Senior Software Engineer: $3,000
• Software Architect: $4,000
• DevOps Engineer: $2,500
• Data Scientist: $3,000

Product Roles

• Product Manager: $2,500
• Senior Product Manager: $3,500
• Product Designer: $2,000
• UX/UI Designer: $2,000

Other Roles

While the focus is on tech and product positions, other roles are also eligible for referral bonuses:

• Finance Analyst: $1,500
• HR Specialist: $1,200
• Marketing Coordinator: $1,000

Payment Terms

• The referral bonus is paid out in two installments: 50% after the new employee completes 90 days of employment