DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PACE) Program

Our two year training program is designed to develop entry-level professionals for advancement to higher career levels.

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This program offers:
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.

Application Period
DLA hires PACE positions during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons.

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Salary
Participants start at the GS-7 level and can advance to GS-11 or GS-12 upon completion.

Employee Benefits
Full range of physical and financial wellness benefits, to include retirement packages, health insurance, paid leave, training opportunities and more.

Eligibility
U.S. Citizenship is required, and ideal candidates will have a GPA of 2.95 or higher, along with strong academic and leadership skills.

  • Recent graduates who have or are about to graduate from an accredited institution or trade school within the previous two years of the PACE program start date.
  • Professionals who have experience or graduated from an accredited institution or trade school may also apply.

 

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Jordan Whitaker

Jordan Whitaker is a current member of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services PACE Program. For his second year in the PACE Program, Whitaker will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services Fort Meade, Maryland, site.

"My plan with the agency is to absorb as much information possible while in the headquarters location in Battle Creek, Michigan, and bring it to the field sites. I have not chosen a particular pathway yet; I am still learning all my options."

Read his story

Ryan McMahon

Ryan is a current member of PACE Program, which began in 2023. For his second year in the PACE Program, he will be placed at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Norfolk, VA.

"My favorite part of the program is networking. Getting to meet people throughout headquarters, also all the people we met at the site visits. Shout out to Tucson and San Antonio!"

Read his story

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Latest Vacancies


Contract Specialist (6 Month Register)

  • Whitehall, OH
  • Applications Open: 04/16/2024 to 04/15/2025
  • Announcement number: DLAJ1DT-24-12381868-DHA (Direct Hire Authority)
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  • Whitehall, Ohio
  • Applications Open: 09/26/2024 to 03/26/2025
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  • Richmond, VA
  • Applications Open:  10/28/24 – 11/11/24 (Announcement will close when 100 applications have been received which may be sooner than the closing date)
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  • Applications Open:  10/24/24 – 11/14/24 (Announcement will close when 100 applications have been received which may be sooner than the closing date)
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  • New Cumberland, PA; Philadelphia, PA; San Antonio, TX; Fort Belvoir, VA; Richmond, VA
  • Applications Open:  10/24/24 – 11/14/24 (Announcement will close when 100 applications have been received which may be sooner than the closing date)
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