The DLA Enterprise Rotation Program offers cross-organizational rotational 

assignments within DLA. Rotational assignments focus on experiential 

development to expand an employee’s functional, cross-functional, and 

leadership abilities through on the job learning.

Participants GS-11 through GS-15 are eligible and will gain a better 

understanding of DLA’s mission, obtain depth and breadth of knowledge in 

other functional areas and/or organizations, and foster information sharing 

between organizations. 

Assignments range in length from 3 to 12 months. Solicitation for the rotational 

program typically opens in July and closes in September with rotations starting 

in Janauary of the following year. Don’t delay, get your packages ready now!

For more information about DLA Enterprise Rotation Program’s opportunities, 

assignment descriptions and deadlines, visit the DLA Enterprise Rotation 

Program web page (Common Access Card required). 

Office of the Director 

Strategic Initiatives Group 

Rotational Assignment 

The SIG team’s primary task is to 

prepare DLA senior leadership 

for engagements with leaders 

from the Military Services, the 

Combatant Commands, Whole 

of Government, international 

partners, Congress, and leaders 

in the Pentagon. The average 

rotation is 9 to 12 months.

Robert Hughes started a rotation in the SIG in early March. When not on 

rotation, he is a DLA Energy Branch Chief and Contracting Officer in DLA 

Energy’s Utilities Services Division. 

“I chose to apply for this rotation when it came up,” Hughes said, “because I 

wanted to gain a better understanding of DLA’s mission and what is important 

to our senior leaders. The experience gained working with the SIG will further 

enhance my skills and will provide in-depth knowledge of the Agency; 

knowledge that will help me provide better support to my leadership and the 

Agency’s mission.”

Patricia Littlejohn returned to DLA Energy after completing an eight-month 

rotation with the SIG after being selected for the position of Director of Bulk 

Petroleum Supply Chain Services.

“I thought I was on top of my game until I went to the SIG,” she said. “I learned 

so much and gained a greater appreciation of DLA.”

Read more about the SIG rotational assignment in this DLA news story. 

Try a rotational assignment!

SIG Strategic Analyst Doug Perezsalgado 

(left) with Robert Hughes (right)

ENERGY CONNECTION

Energy Team,

 It’s Spring in the Washington, DC metro 

area. The cherry blossoms are in bloom, 

March Madness continues to generate 

excitement, and baseball is back! 

 Closer to home, I wanted to highlight the 

great news of Energy winners for FY23’s 1st 

Quarter - the DLA Director’s Strategic Goals 

Award. Please join me in congratulating Mr. 

Marvin Bell, and DLA Energy’s Europe and 

Africa Customer Operations Team, for their 

amazing accomplishments as they were 

competitively selected amongst numerous 

enterprise-wide nominations. 

 As a reminder, we are at the end of 

the appraisal cycle on March 31st. For 

employees and supervisors, this is an 

opportunity to discuss results and develop 

goals for next year. The small investment of 

time you make now, to shape and mentor 

your team, will pay dividends.

 As we look ahead, I encourage everyone to 

take advantage of professional development 

opportunities to further grow yourself 

as an Energy Team member. As outlined 

in this issue of the newsletter, the DLA 

Enterprise Rotation Program and Executive 

Development Program are a few of the 

many opportunities available. Stay tuned 

to your email and continue to discuss with 

leadership for other training, deployment, 

and career-enhancing opportunities as they 

are announced.

 I wish you the best start to a beautiful 

Spring! Share pictures of your adventures 

with us at DLAEnergyPublicAffairs@dla.mil.

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE COMMANDER

Brig Gen 

Jimmy Canlas

Core Values: Leadership, Professionalism & Technical Knowledge through Dedication to Duty, Integrity, Ethics, Honor, Courage & Loyalty

Volume 3, Issue 6 March 27, 2023
Mark your calendars!

WELCOME!

On March 7, DLA Energy Acquisitions, led by the Head of the 

Contracting Activity Ms. Gabby Earhardt and DLA Energy 

Director of Small Business Greg Thevenin, hosted DLA Office 

of Small Business Programs to discuss the Department’s Small 

Business Strategy, DLA’s alignment towards that strategy and 

other acquisition related topics and challenges related to small 

business programs. 

During the meeting, the DLA Energy acquisitions team was 

recognized for their continued collaboration and partnership, 

contracting operational work and focus on maximizing small 

business contracts. 

 “DLA Energy’s small business focus operational contracting 

execution enabled DLA to be named ‘Agency of the Year’ by 

the National 8(a) Association and National HubZone Council,” 

said Dwight Deneal, DLA Office of Small Business Programs 

Director.

Read about the DLA’s small business award on Defense.gov

SMALL BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT

Mr. Bob Gagnon is the new Director 

of Strategic Policy & Programs 

Directorate.

Mr. Gagnon is a retired Army Colonel 

who has previously served as the 

DLA Energy Deputy Commander’s 

Executive Officer before his last role as 

the DLA Liaison Officer to the Federal 

Emergency Management Agency. 

Welcome back to the HQ leadership team Mr. Gagnon!

Mar 30: Acquisition Workforce Development Women’s 

History Month Program, 11:30am

Apr 10: Supervisory Committee meeting,* 8am 

Apr 11: Advisory and Integration Council meeting,* 8:30am

Apr 11: DLA Energy Acquisition Honors Program, 9:30am

Apr 11: Culture Climate Committee meeting,* 9:30am & 7pm

Apr 11: DLA Energy Supervisor’s Town Hall, 11am

Apr 18: DLA Energy All Hands, 9am

*Get involved in committee/council meetings! Email DLAEnergyCAG@dla.mil

DID YOU KNOW? Effective April 1, 2023, the 

DLA Director realigned DLA Document Services to DLA 

Disposition Services. Read more on DLA Today. 

WHY? The Document Services mission better aligns 

at the MSC level under Disposition Services rather than 

under Information Operations as an IT function.

This year, the DLA Executive Resources Board 

selected all 15 DLA Energy nominees to attend 

Executive Development Program courses!

Every year, DLA Energy submits candidates to attend EDP 

leadership courses to develop DLA’s current and future 

leaders, prepare them to navigate and manage leadership 

challenges, and develop leadership competencies critical 

to maintaining supply chain excellence.

Congratulations to (alphabetical order): 

• Michael Bailey: Leading Change

• Christopher Boeding: Leadership as a Daily Challenge

• Roger Brown: Leading for Organizational Impact

• Gregory Carrow: Life Cycle Exec. Leadership Program

• Robert Carter: Maximizing Your Leadership Potential

• Raul Garcia: Leadership Development Program

• Norman Guenther: LOGTECH Advanced Program in 

Logistics and Technology

• Steven Helton: The Leader Within

• Nicole Johnson: Extraordinary Leadership

• Raymond Jure: LOGTECH Advanced Program in Logistics 

and Technology

• Gregory Knowles: Leadership for the 21st Century: 

Chaos, Conflict and Courage

• Danielle Noble: LOGTECH Advanced Program in 

Logistics and Technology

• Sheldon Scheehle: LOGTECH Advanced Program in 

Logistics and Technology

• Steven Sturgeon: Alternate for The Eisenhower School 

• Richard VanSchoor: Emerging Leaders

CONGRATULATIONS!

1. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

requires government websites, systems and 

documents to be accessible to those with disabilities. 

Check out this Knowledge Base Article to learn 

how to make your documents, spreadsheets, and 

presentations more accessible and usable to everyone.

2. Upcoming Teams Training March 28 or March 30. 

Improve skills, learn new features and ask questions.

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