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Career Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Man sitting in a wheelchairWe encourage individuals with disabilities to join us at DLA. We place qualified individuals with disabilities into positions that maximize their talents.

DLA has a proven track record of exercising special appointing authorities to recruit and hire persons with disabilities. In fact, recently, DLA was recognized as the leader within the Department of Defense in recruiting people with disabilities. If you have the experience and competencies for our advertised career vacancies or you are looking for a specific career and location, we are specifically looking for you.

To DLA, your disability is not a detriment. Instead, it's the opportunity to see if you have the talents and ability to become an asset to our business, while giving you a chance to see if DLA is right for you.

You should have a certification statement from a counselor from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (SVRA) or the Department of Veterans Affair's Vocational Rehabilitation Office. Select for more information on certification of disability .

How to apply

You can apply for DLA positions through USAJOBS .

  • Are you a current, full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a disability or within one year of graduation? Consider participating in the Workforce Recruitment Program .

Upcoming jobs fairs where DLA will be present.

DLA is committed to giving full consideration to employees with disabilities for inclusion in developmental opportunities. This includes training and other activities designed to maintain and improve your technical and management skills. And, we have the infrastructure to provide the reasonable accommodation you need to be a success both on the job and in our many training courses.

"I am hearing impaired, but DLA offers sign language classes, and my coworkers all learned to sign. It makes me feel a part of the team because communication is not a problem. DLA’s culture does not make me feel different; I feel like a valued contributor to the DLA mission."

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 Bonnie, Contracting Specialist