29 Sep 14 - Civilian Job Cuts

Question:  Is there going to be another round of civilian job cuts?  If so, when will it end?

Answer:   Yes.  The Army is looking to downsize to 490k.  If sequestration continues in FY15, there will be a 13% reduction in civilian jobs.  We cannot afford another cut in civilian jobs.  There may be a few cuts from DACP.  The hardest hits are from DPW and DPTMS.  I am trying not to do a RIF.  Pay attention to the elections.  Let your congressmen know your concerns with sequestration.  Continuing Resolution was signed through 11 Dec 14.  In 2011 we had 1526 DA Civilians, in 2014 our authorizations are 929 DA Civilians, in 2015 our authorizations will be 855 DA Civilians, and by 2017 our authorizations will be 775 DA Civilians.