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Explore your future with the Defense Logistics Agency!

Forget about the stereotypes that you may have heard about working in the federal government. You know the ones, gray desks, lack of imagination, red tape. At the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) our philosophy is simple - the belief that happiness lies in the perfect balance between work and home. In fact, it's more than just our philosophy. It's our culture. It's our way of life.

During the typical workday our associates enjoy a challenging environment that requires their all - a culture where their ideas and decisions impact the well-being of members of our Armed Forces and that's our bottom line. But more importantly, with our work life balance benefits, they know that they will find that perfect balance between time at work and time away.

Learn about what motivates us!

Explore the DLA Strategic Plan and DLA People and Culture Plan.

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The DLA Career Guide provides an overview of the agency and types of opportunities available here.
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Human Resources News

Human capital program champion earns acceptance to DLA Hall of Fame

Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

June 16, 2021 - Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

Nominations for DLA Hall of Fame due May 10

DLA employees have until May 10 to nominate former agency civilians of any grade or military members of any rank to the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.

March 16, 2021 - Current and former DLA employees may nominate any former agency civilians or military members, living or deceased to the DLA Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted until May 10.

Counseling, legal, financial services available free of charge via EAP

Financial, legal and counseling services are among those offered to federal employees free of charge via the Employee Assistance Program (Courtesy graphic)

Jan. 23, 2019 - Confidential counseling, financial services, legal services and more: Employees of the Defense Logistics Agency have all the services available free of charge through the federal Employee Assistance Program.

Culture/Climate Survey results show positive trend for DLA

The results of an agencywide employee survey showed improvements in all 12 areas. Graphic by Paul Crank.

Oct. 19, 2018 - The results for the 2018 DLA Culture and Climate Survey are in, and they show overall favorable trends for the agency.

Workforce must follow rules set by Hatch Act

All federal employees are prohibited by law from using their positions to advocate for or against any candidate for political office. Graphic by Paul Crank.

Oct. 2, 2018 - As local, state and federal elections approach, employees must be aware of the law restricting political expression in the federal workplace, during duty hours, or on federal property at any time. All civilian employees of DLA are required to abide by the Hatch Act of 1939.