Key Dates & Roadmap

A smooth transition starts with clear expectations. Below, you’ll find a timeline of key onboarding milestones to help you navigate the process with ease. Our goal is to ensure you have everything you need to get started confidently at Arlo.

  1. 5 Days before start date

    • Pre-start onboarding tasks – Complete HR paperwork, system and direct deposit setup
    • CAC Appointment & Personnel Security Process Initiation – Ensure all required security forms are submitted, and schedule appointments if needed
    • Review onboarding page – Get familiar with Arlo’s onboarding expectations
    • Confirm start date & access requirements
  2. First Day

    • Welcome & orientation – Meet leadership, onboarding team, and key stakeholders
    • System access setup – Email, HR portal, timekeeping system, and internal tools
    • Benefits overview & enrollment support – Walkthrough of Arlo’s health benefits, retirement options, and deadlines
    • Security briefing (if required Day 1) – Personnel security & CAC issuance updates
  3. First Week

    • Attend Program Indoctrination (Indoc) – Complete SASP program-specific briefings and compliance requirements
    • Finalize CAC issuance & access setup – Ensure completion of any outstanding security steps
    • Deep dive into role expectations – Engage with managers, meet team members, and review contract deliverables
  4. First 30 Days

    • Check-in with security & onboarding team – Confirm full clearance compliance and CAC functionality
    • Ongoing training & role-specific onboarding – Participate in additional program briefings and team meetings
    • Complete benefits enrollment – Finalize benefits insurance and other elections before the deadline
    • First manager check-in – Discuss early performance expectations and address any challenges
    • Formal pulse check-in
  5. First 90 Days

    • Fully integrated into role & contract mission – Operating independently within the program
    • Formal security compliance review (if needed) – Ensure ongoing compliance with personnel security requirements
    • Complete 401k enrollment

TBD, Project Manager

🎯Role: Oversees contract execution, mission alignment, and program success.

➡️ Your primary point of contact for:

  • Contract-specific questions about duties, deliverables, or operational concerns
  • Performance expectations and work assignments within the contract
  • Escalations related to contract scope, work conflicts, or changes in responsibilities

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  • 📞 pending

Tia Bracey-Muganda, Employee Engagement Manager

🎯Role: Guides you through the onboarding process and ensures a seamless transition

➡️ Your primary point of contact for:

  • Scheduling security badging appointments (CAC issuance, access credentials)
  • Coordinating program onboarding forms required for contract compliance
  • Helping with onboarding logistics (meeting schedules, transition timelines)
  • General inquiries if you're unsure where to go for assistance

Kathy Phan, HR Generalist

🎯Role: Manages employee benefits and navigating through HR information system and policies.

➡️ Your primary point of contact for:

  • Benefits enrollment & eligibility (health, dental, vision, 401k, and insurance options)
  • Payroll setup (direct deposit, tax forms, paycheck issues)
  • HR Policies and Compliance (PTO, leave of absence, handbook guidance)
  • Completion of HR-related forms (I-9, W-4, direct deposit setup)

Kelly King, Senior Payroll Specialist

🎯Role: Oversees timekeeping and payroll processing.

➡️ Your primary point of contact for:

  • Timesheet submissions (Costpoint guidance, charge codes, reporting hours correctly)
  • Payroll inquiries (Pay schedule, overtime, timecard deadlines)
  • Compliance with semi-monthly payroll policies (1st–15th and 16th–end of month reporting)

Kevin Koss, Senior Systems Administrator

🎯Role: Provides technical support for system access and troubleshooting.

➡️ Your primary point of contact for:

  • Email and Microsoft credentials (Activating Arlo email, Microsoft 365, multi-factor authentication)
  • System logins & troubleshooting (Monday, Costpoint, Concur, SharePoint)
  • Equipment issues (if applicable, for Arlo-issued devices or system access problems)

Matthew Roberts, Assistant FSO

🎯Role: Ensures personnel security and contract compliance requirements.

➡️ Your primary point of contact for:

  • CAC issuance & renewal (Processing security credentials, working with the Onboarding Coordinator to schedule appointments)
  • Personnel security requirements (Clearance validation, compliance with security protocols)
  • Program indoctrination (Indoc) & security briefings