Defense Health Agency Referral Bonus Program

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) offers a referral bonus program to incentivize current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions within the agency. This program is particularly focused on filling critical roles, including those in technology and product development, though it is applicable to various other positions as well.

Overview of the Referral Bonus Program

The referral bonus program is designed to attract top talent by leveraging the networks of existing employees. The program offers financial rewards to employees who successfully refer candidates who are hired and complete a specified period of employment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Referrers: All current DHA employees are eligible to participate in the referral bonus program, except those involved in the hiring decision process for the referred position.
• Referred Candidates: Must meet the qualifications and requirements specified in the job posting. The referred candidate should not have applied to DHA within the last 12 months.

Bonus Structure

The referral bonus amounts are tiered based on the role being filled, with higher bonuses offered for critical and hard-to-fill positions.

• Tech/Product Roles:

  • Software Developers, Data Analysts, Systems Engineers: $2,000
  • Product Managers, UX/UI Designers: $2,500
  • Cybersecurity Specialists, Data Scientists: $3,000

• Other Critical Roles:

  • Healthcare Administrators, Policy Analysts: $1,500
  • Operational Support Roles: $1,000

Payment Terms

• The referral bonus is typically paid out in two installments:
  • 50% after the referred employee completes 90 days of employment.
  • The remaining 50% after the referred employee completes one year of employment.

Additional Information

• Multiple Referrals: Employees can refer multiple candidates; however, each successful hire will result in a separate bonus payout.
• Program Duration: This program is subject to