dfas Culture | Comparably
The DFAS leadership and workforce is dedicated to achieving the agency's vital mission every day: "To lead our customers in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. To accomplish this and to guide our way to the future, the agency has adopted a vision that challenges us to build upon past accomplishments to reach higher: "To be a recognized leader in financial management by consistently delivering first-class service and products." read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
30
TOTAL
RATINGS
339

dfas Company Culture

dfas Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.8/5
dfas' Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

dfas CEO

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Bill Lawson dfas' CEO
Bill Lawson
68 /100

Diversity at dfas

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B

Diverse employees at dfas have rated Executive Team, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Women at dfas

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B

Women at dfas have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

dfas eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

4

dfas employees are 4% more likely to recommend dfas as a great place to work

42%Promoters
20%Passives
38%Detractors

Working at dfas

Working at dfas is rated average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. dfas employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting dfas’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at dfas was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at dfas

B

Overall Company Culture at dfas is rated B

Last updated months ago

Top
35%

dfas ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 30 Employees

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Finance76

dfas Employee Reviews

Out of 17 dfas employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping dfas improve their work culture.

88%
12%
Positive Reviews88%
Constructive Feedback12%

Positive Reviews From dfas Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Being able to concentrate on my work while listening to my music.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Satisfied with the hours and flexibility.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    For the most part they are professional

Constructive Feedback From dfas Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    The biggest issue/problem is communication
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The several tasks done warrants a highter grade.

dfas Company Information

dfas Mission, Vision & Values

dfas Mission Statement

The DFAS leadership and workforce is dedicated to achieving the agency's vital mission every day: "To lead our customers in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. To accomplish this and to guide our way to the future, the agency has adopted a vision that challenges us to build upon past accomplishments to reach higher: "To be a recognized leader in financial management by consistently delivering first-class service and products."

dfas Vision Statement

Our vision is ""to be a recognized leader in financial management by consistently delivering first-class service and products."" Our vision captures what we must be in the future to meet our customers’ needs. Our customers continue to adapt to rapid changes in their mission requirements. At the same time, the Department is focused on business efficiency to be able to invest in the operational readiness of our military in a resource-constrained environment. To best serve our customers, we must partner to provide leadership in all aspects of financial management. We will help our customers make cost-effective decisions, implement technology solutions, and achieve audit steadiness.

dfas Values

  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Innovation
Headquarter
Websitewww.dfas.mil/
  • Culture Video

dfas Employees

30 employees at dfas have reviewed dfas across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 30 dfas employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at dfas are pleased with their total compensation at dfas, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at dfas are generally satisfied with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at dfas are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at dfas believe the environment at dfas is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at dfas is moderate. About 85% of the employees at dfas work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at dfas are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining dfas - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

dfas KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of dfas' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 dfas employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

dfas CEO & Leadership

dfas CEO - Bill Lawson

Bill Lawson dfas' CEO
68 /100

Bill’s approval rate is just above average, putting Bill in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Bill Lawson is well regarded by employees for the Compensation dfas offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Bill is most liked by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and employees in the Finance department. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. With Bill’s leadership, dfas employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Bill was rated slightly below average for Executive Team.

dfas Leadership

The dfas Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Bill Lawson, Director-Client Executive Liaison Charlayne Martin, and Executive Secretar Audrey Roberts

  • Bill Lawson  CEO / President

    Bill Lawson CEO / President

    Bill Lawson serves as the CEO / President of dfas.

  • Charlayne Martin Director-Client Executive Liaison

    Charlayne Martin serves as the Director-Client Executive Liaison of DFAS. Charlayne started at DFAS in March of 2004.... read more

  • Audrey Roberts Executive Secretar

    Audrey Roberts serves as the Executive Secretar of dfas.

  • Rosie Tinsley Transformation Executive

    Rosie Tinsley serves as the Transformation Executive of dfas.

  • Paul Gass Deputy Director, DFAS Indianapolis

    Paul Gass serves as the Deputy Director, DFAS Indianapolis of DFAS. Paul started at DFAS in December of 2017. Paul... read more

  • Kyle Parton Division Chief, Organizational Management

    Kyle Parton serves as the Division Chief, Organizational Management of DFAS. Kyle started at DFAS in January of 2015.... read more

  • Richelle Wray Deputy Chief Learning Officer

    Richelle Wray serves as the Deputy Chief Learning Officer of DFAS. Richelle started at DFAS in February of 2016.... read more

  • Shauna Jones Branch Chief-USMC General Ledger

    Shauna Jones serves as the Branch Chief-USMC General Ledger of dfas.

  • Shirley Reed Deputy Site Director

    Shirley Reed serves as the Deputy Site Director of dfas.

dfas Salaries

How much does dfas pay?

How much do people at dfas get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at dfas is $130,404, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,994, or $62 per hour.

At dfas, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $232,171 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,091 annually. Average dfas salaries by department include: Design at $113,844, Business Development at $156,311, Marketing at $109,566, and IT at $115,290. Half of dfas salaries are above $129,994.

18 employees at dfas rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 58 ratings) while 18 employees at dfas rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 21 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$99k
$99k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$128k
$128k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$187k
$187k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$243k
$243k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$276k
$276k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$308k
$308k100th Percentile
$130,404*
Average Compensation
$129,994*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

dfas Salaries by Department

Explore dfas Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at dfas

Diverse employees at dfas score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing dfas in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at dfas across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 77/100
Department - Finance
Men 81/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 78/100
Department - Finance

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

dfas Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

dfas PTO

dfas' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is dfas' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. dfas' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time67%
Vacation Policy33%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo67%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding dfas

Who is the CEO of dfas?

dfas CEO is Bill Lawson, their score by employees is 68

What is dfas eNPS?

The eNPS for dfas is 4

What is the salary for Account Executive in dfas?

Account Executive average salary in the US is 106k

What are the salaries in the Operations in dfas?

The average salaries for Operations in dfas is 101k

What are the benefits at dfas?

dfas perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space

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