TMAS 3 CTG Contract

Q: What is the contract info for TMAS 3 CTG to complete 2875 paperwork?

Odyssey Contract Transition History

Q. Has Odyssey successfully transitioned a large contract before?
Yes, Odyssey transitioned two large contracts: HB EPASS, involving approximately 1100 incumbents in 2023 and EB EPASS, involving approximately 500 incumbents in 2026.

Open House / Meet & Greet / Placement Events

Q. What is an Open House and do I need to bring anything to it?
An Open House is a chance for you and your team to meet our Transition Management staff. We’ll host a 30-45 min presentation around our company, the incoming contract leadership, and the steps head. You do not need to bring anything to an Odyssey Open House. All are welcome at Open House events, regardless of follow-on employer.

For our in-person Open Houses, there will be refreshments and light bites provided. There will also be time before and after the in-person Open House presentations for individual introductions and personalized questions/answers. Please RSVP to your local in-person event using the buttons provided under the Key Events section to the upper right.

While you don’t need to bring anything with you to an Open House, we ask that you submit your data to our data collection requisition under the Placement Process section above at your earliest convenience. This is very important as it ensures a smoother transition process for all, regardless of follow-on employer.

Q. What is a Meet & Greet and how is it different than an Open House?
A Meet & Greet is a more informal event than our Open Houses. All are welcome at Meet & Greet events, regardless of follow-on employer.

This is a space where you are welcome to come talk with our Transition Management staff for introductions and insight into Odyssey and our approach to the transition process. We also welcome any questions you might have on the road ahead. There is no set presentation at our CTG Meet & Greet but we will have a few slides ready with additional information. We will be at our Gunter Annex venue for 3 hours—please swing by, we’d love to meet you!

While you don’t need to bring anything with you to a Meet & Greet, we ask that you submit your data to our data collection requisition under the Placement Process section above at your earliest convenience. This is very important as it ensures a smoother transition process for all, regardless of follow-on employer.

Q. What is a Placement Event and do I need to do to prepare for it?
Placement Events are our chance to ensure you are correctly mapped to the appropriate role on the new contract. Odyssey Placement Events are specifically for Odyssey-allocated incumbents—if you are allocated to one of our partners, your new employer will be reaching out to you directly in the coming weeks.

While you don’t need to bring anything with you to Odyssey Placement Events, we ask that you submit your data to our data collection requisition under the Placement Process section above at your earliest convenience. This is very important as it ensures a smoother transition process for all, regardless of follow-on employer.

For our in-person Placement Events, you will be meeting with members of our Talent Acquisition and Operations staff first, followed by members of our Security team, and lastly meeting with members of our HR department. Links to sign up for an in-person time slot will be individually emailed out.

For virtual Placement Events, you will be contacted via email or phone call by one of our Talent Acquisition members. They will ensure you are mapped to the correct role and verify any role-required credentials.

Pay / Timesheets

Q. How often are Odyssey employees paid?

We are paid biweekly, every two weeks on a Friday, 26 paychecks per year.

Q. When does the timesheet week start?

Timesheets for each work week begin on Monday and close each Sunday. Employees must complete, sign, and submit timesheets weekly.

Q. How often do I have to input my time?

For compliance purposes, employees must enter time daily. Timesheets must be signed at the end of each work week. Timesheet signature is requested by end of day Friday to allow for timely timesheet approvals to take place. Timesheets must be signed no later than Sunday if weekend work is performed.

Q. What systems will I use to track my time?

We use Deltek Costpoint for our timekeeping system. A link and login information is provided to all onboarding employees.

Q: Will all incumbents have multiple timecards?
A: Odyssey employees will only have one timecard. Subcontractors will be required to enter a timecard for Odyssey and their direct company.

Q: What is the bank time MAX and will it be paid out if not used within the option year?
A: The bank time max for Odyssey is 80 hours. Any hours entered into bank time will need to be used before the end of the option year. There is no buy out/pay out option for bank time through Odyssey. Bank time hours are a benefit option within Odyssey for the employee to utilize. These are still additional (surge) hours and require Government approval prior to working/banking.

Q: Is there a buyout / pay out option for surge hours?
A: For Odyssey employees, surge hours or Over Straight time hours (OS1) are paid out as they are earned if bank time option is not utilized within your Odyssey timecard. This may be different for subcontractors and will be company specific. Government approval is required prior to working surge hours.

Q: Does Odyssey offer COLA, merit, or contract escalation increases every year?
A: Employees transitioning to Odyssey on this contract will be eligible for the following review cycle which starts in January 2028. Merit increase amounts may vary and are based on employee performance which is discussed at the time of your annual review. Odyssey/TMAS 3 CTG contract does not offer COLA.

Q. When will I be eligible to receive my first review and potential merit increase from Odyssey?
Employees transitioning to Odyssey on this contract will be eligible for the following review cycle which starts in January 2028. Merit increase amounts may vary and are based on employee performance which is discussed at the time of your annual review.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Q. How does PTO accrual work at Odyssey? 

Odyssey provides PTO to eligible employees. Once accrued, PTO provides all full-time and part-time employees with paid time away from work that can be used for any reason, including vacation, personal time, illness, or time off to care for dependents. PTO is accrued every two weeks.

Q. Will my PTO from my current company carry over?

No, PTO from your former employer will not carry over at Odyssey.

Q. Will my tenure inform my PTO accrual rate?
No. Regular, full-time employees joining Odyssey will accrue 6.154 hours per pay period, 160 hours annually.

Q. If I have an upcoming trip (PTO) scheduled, can I still take it?

Employees may, with the approval of their Odyssey direct supervisor, take up to forty (40) hours of advance PTO prior to the accrual of PTO. Advance PTO is limited to no more than forty (40) hours and may not be used to exceed the employee’s annual accrual rate.

Q: Is there an option to buy out / pay out accrued PTO?
A: Odyssey does not have a buyout / pay out option for unused PTO.

Q. Can I buy additional PTO?

No, you cannot purchase additional PTO.

Q. If I don’t take PTO, does it carry over or do I lose it?
Employees are able to accrue and rollover PTO up to a maximum of 160 hours (20 days) at any one time, and / or from one Odyssey fiscal year to the next. Once an employee has reached 160 hours of PTO, no further time will be accrued or carried over fiscal years until the balance falls below 160 hours.

Q. Can I take Leave Without Pay (LWOP)?
LWOP can be requested and may be allowed for emergency medical leave for up to eight weeks. Appropriate Medical documentation must accompany the request and be confidentially provided to the appropriate Odyssey POCS to support the approval process.

Employee Benefits

Q. If I want to enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with Odyssey, does my contribution limit reset?

FSA funds are associated with the employer plan and not with the individual employee. This means that you can elect the full IRS limit amount with Odyssey, regardless of what you may have contributed to your FSA at your previous employer.

Q. Do you offer a company match on 401k?

Yes, Odyssey matches 40% for up to 10% of employee 401k contributions.

Q. When will my employee benefits start?

Employee benefits will start on your hire date. Employees have 31 days to enroll / waive all benefits. If you elect benefits after your first day, they will still become active on your date of hire.

Q. Am I eligible for benefits?

Benefit eligibility of Odyssey employees is based on number of hours worked and can be discussed further with Odyssey’s Human Resources team.

Q. Do you offer Tricare Supplement Insurance?
Yes, this helps offset your Tricare deductible and other associated costs.

Q. What company perks do you offer?
EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Pet Insurance, Tickets at Work & Benefithub (discounts for various activities), Travel Assistance, Medicare Assistance.

Q. Do you offer continuing education opportunities?
Yes, after six months of continuous employment you are eligible for up to $5,000 per calendar year for continuing education and certificates, professional dues, etc. Education benefit requests must be submitted and approved in advance, with proof of successful completion.