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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

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.

Distribution participates in DLA’s new In-House Coaching Program Pilot

Ramona French (right), chief, Distribution Integration J4, coaches Shala Pulgar, Distribution Business Development Specialist. (Photo by Diana Dawa, Distribution Public Affairs)

Sept. 25, 2018 - According to the DLA In-House Coaching Program Pilot website, the Coaching Program's mission, values and vision support DLA's People and Culture Plan. Coaching helps clients bring their life into focus through solving individual challenges, achieving professional goals, clarifying decision making and focus, and learning and personal development. Coaching also helps with wellness and work-life balance, increasing self-awareness, and helping with self-management.