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Agency

A department, commission, board, or other government unit within the Executive branch of the United States government.

Federal Manager

A federal employee at or above a certain pay level (GS-13 or higher) who oversees other employees or has significant management responsibilities.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

The federal agency that manages the civilian workforce of the U.S. government, dealing with issues like hiring, pay, benefits, and training.

Probationary Period

An initial period of employment during which a new employee's performance and suitability for the job are closely monitored before their employment becomes permanent.

Disciplinary System

The official rules, processes, and actions an employer uses to address employee misconduct or poor performance.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

An annual series of United States federal laws that determines the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense. This bill amends a specific section within an older NDAA.

GS-13

A specific pay grade in the General Schedule (GS) classification and pay system for most civilian federal employees, indicating a certain level of responsibility and salary.