Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP)
The Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP) is designed to develop the next generation of innovative leaders with the technical competence to meet the future leadership needs of the Department of Defense (DOD). All acquisition Army submissions will be collected by the United States Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC).
This DOD program focuses on developing emerging leaders in the Acquisition, Financial Management, and Human Resources communities. It consists of five residential courses focused on: Leadership Assessment Team Development I & II, Effective Writing in the Federal Government, Conflict Resolution and Leadership for Non-Supervisors.
Participants will also complete an online course of instruction on the Mission and Culture of the DOD. Additional courses of instruction provided by the DCELP Program Office will include Effective Writing and Research in the DOD, Leadership Theories and Principles and a course of instruction on Emotional Intelligence.
Announcement:
The application period for Year Group 2019 has closed.
Funding:
DCELP Tuition and Lodging – funded by DoD
DCELP Travel and Per Diem – funded by USAASC
DCELP is a residency program. The 4-5 weekly sessions will be held at the Executive Management Training Center in Southbridge, MA.
Additional information on the program can be reviewed at https://dodhrinfo.cpms.osd.mil/Directorates/HRSPAS/Leadership-Learning-and-Development/Pages/DCELP.aspx.
Application:
The application period for Year Group 2019 will be open 29 January – 19 March 2018.
Army acquisition workforce applicants interested in applying for this program must submit their application in Army Acquisition Professional Development System (AAPDS). In AAPDS, the application will be called “2019 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP)”.
To access AAPDS, login at the Career Acquisition Management Portal (CAMP) using the following link: https://rda.altess.army.mil/camp/ and click on Career Acquisition Personnel and Position Management Information System (CAPPMIS). Once in CAPPMIS, select the “AAPDS” tab, then select the “Application Module” link. Click on “Apply” and the event entitled “2019 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP).”
All required documents must be submitted in AAPDS. You must upload or type information into each section.
Year Group 2019 nomination packet requirements include the following:
- Nominee Information Sheet
- ACRB
- Statement of Interest
- Supervisors Assessment
- DCELP-Resume-Sample
- Biography
- SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
- CES Course Certificate of Completion
- Command Endorsement Memorandum
- Continued Service Agreement
Eligibility:
The program is open to permanent (non-temporary/non-term) Army Acquisition Civilians GS-7 through GS-12 or broadband/payband equivalent.
NOTE: GS-11’s and below must be at least level I certified in their current acquisition position, and within 24 month grace period. GS-12’s must meet the certification requirement for their current acquisition position by the date of application submission.
If you had met your original certification requirement and were recently promoted so you now require the next level, you may still be eligible for DCELP. The Army Acquisition DCELP PM will review this on a case-to-case basis. If this situation defines where you are with your certification, please contact Ms. Rosalyn Hillary at rosalyn.y.hillary.civ@mail.mil.
Application Best Practices:
For helpful hints on preparing your application, please visit the following link:
Contact:
(For Army Acquisition Only)
Rosalyn Hillary
Army Acquisition DCELP Program Manager
Army DACM Leader Development Branch
Comm: 703-664-5710
DSN: 654-5710
rosalyn.y.hillary.civ@mail.mil
If you are not in the Army Acquisition Workforce, please visit https://dodhrinfo.cpms.osd.mil/Directorates/HRSPAS/Leadership-Learning-and-Development/Pages/DCELP.aspx for more information.
