DLA CAREERS 

A GLOBAL MISSION WITH IMPACT 

CAREERS BEGIN HERE AT THE 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS 

AGENCY 

APPLY 

TODAY 

250 

FUTURE JOB 

OPENINGS 

ANNUAL PAY 

INCREASES 

WITH PROGRAM 

SPRING AND 

SUMMER 

APPLICATION PERIOD 

PACE PROGRAM 

Kick-start your federal career with the DLA Pathways to 

Career Excellence (PaCE) program. Learn from mentors, 

network with experts, and access paid training opportunities 

to become a seasoned professional in just 2 years. Boost 

your potential for growth and climb the ladder of success 

with DLA. 

ELIGIBILITY 

Recent graduates who have or are about to graduate from 

an accredited institution or trade school within two years of 

the program start date. 

For example: Students who graduated in July 2022 through July 2024 can submit their 

applications during the May 2024 acceptance window. 

Professionals who have experience or graduated from an 

accredited institution or trade school may also apply. 

Some available positions do not require a degree to apply. 

Dazhane' Myler 

DLA PACER 

“ This program offers me on-the-job 

assignments, cross-training, 

rotational assignments, and formal 

training. One of the best things is 

that as long as you successfully

complete each phase of the PaCE

program you will be promoted for 

the next 2 to 3 years. ” 
ABOUT US 

DLA is a multi-mission combat 

support agency that supplies 

services and critical resources 

for the United States government 

and military. 

We oversee the global defense 

supply chain, managing 

everything from raw materials to 

final distribution for various 

military services, combatant 

commands, other federal 

agencies and allied nations. 

BENEFITS 

DLA offers a variety of 

benefits that focuses on 

the health, well-being, 

and personal growth of 

our employees. 

Workplace 

Flexibilities 

Flexible work hours, physical 

fitness time, and telework 

opportunities 

Paid Time Off 

• 11 Federal Holidays

• 13 Sick Leave Days

• 13+ Paid Vacation

Days

• Family Care Leave

Unused sick leave can be carried over to 

the next year. Annual leave has a cap of

carrying over 240 hours per year. 

EMPLOYEES EARN: 

4 HOURS OF 

SICK LEAVE 

+ 

4 HOURS OF 

VACATION LEAVE 

EVERY PAY PERIOD 

After 3 years with DLA, employees will 

begin to earn 6 hours of vacation leave 

each pay period. 

Retirement Plan 

Immediate coverage by the 

Federal Employee Retirement 

System (FERS), part of a 

tiered system which contains: 

• Basic Benefits Plan (Pension)

• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

• Social Security

TSP offers the same type of savings and tax 

benefits as corporate 401(k) plans. Employees

can save part of their income for retirement,

receive matching agency contributions, and

reduce their current taxes. 

Insurance 

No waiting period to qualify 

for health insurance for you 

or your family 

• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending

Accounts

• Dental & Vision Program, Group

Life Insurance, & Long Term

Care Insurance

• Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits 

Salaries include annual pay adjustments, scheduled increases, and 

performance awards. 

Employees in the PaCE Program receive yearly pay raises upon meeting 

program requirements. For instance, a GS–7 entry-level position aims for 

advancement to GS–11. 

GS -7: GS -9: GS -11:

ENTER PACE COMPLETION OF 1ST GRADUATE FROM 

PROGRAM YEAR PROGRAM 

$51,115 $62,522* 

LOCATION: COLUMBUS, OH LOCATION: COLUMBUS, OH

$75,646*

LOCATION: COLUMBUS, OH

*This example is location specific and based on OPM 2024 General Schedule (GS) Locality

Pay Table. Salaries are updated yearly based on Congressional approval.

WE ARE

DLA 

JOIN OUR TEAM 

AVAILABLE POSITIONS 

• Accountant/Auditor

• Contracting

• Engineering

• Finance

• Human Resources

• Information Technology

• Supply Management

• Quality Assurance

• And more...

DLA LOCATIONS 

• Fort Belvoir, VA

• Richmond, VA

• Philadelphia, PA

• New Cumberland, PA

• Columbus, OH

• Battle Creek, MI

LEARN ABOUT US 

ALL OPEN POSITIONS