Facts for Your First Day of Work at NTIS

On your first day, you will report to work at 8:30 a.m. The enter-on- duty (EOD) process will begin at 9:30 in room 1029. To enter the facility, you will need to go through the NTIS bookstore located at the front of the building. Please use your supervisor as your point-of-contact and facility escort.

During EOD a HR representative will go through your completed forms and address any questions you may have. After EOD you will report to your immediate supervisor who will go over your position responsibilities; work expectations; and any other essential rules, regulations or guidelines.

NTIS is located approximately 11 miles south of Washington, D.C.  The address is:

5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield , VA  22161

By Car

• Take 495 (Capital Beltway) to Exit 54A, Braddock Road West.
• When coming from south, turn left at first light onto Port Royal Road.  When coming from north, go straight through light onto Port Royal Road. NTIS is the 5th building on the left.

By Metrorail and Cab

• Take Metrorail to the Springfield Metro station.
• The cab fare is approximately $15 from that location.

By Metrorail and Bus

• Take Metrorail to the Pentagon.  Obtain a transfer at the boarding station.  Take local irregular bus 17A or 17F.  Tell the driver you need to get off at the intersection of Port Royal Road and Braddock Road.  NTIS is the 5th building on the left side of Port Royal Road.

Parking at NTIS is free.  Employees are welcome to park in spaces that are not otherwise designated as visitor or authorized personnel.

NTIS core hours are from 9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Employees work with their immediate supervisors to arrange their official work schedule.

NTIS does not have a cafeteria facility on site but does have several delis and restaurants within walking distance of the building.