NSPS is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) flexible and responsive civilian management system that:
• Values performance and contribution
• Encourages communication
• Supports broader skill development
• Promotes excellence in the workplace
NSPS modernizes a 50-year-old civil service system, allowing DoD to better attract, recruit, retain, compensate, reward, and manage employees. The system focuses on people, performance, and employment decisions that are cost-effective and best for business practice.
