DoD's Cadre of Experts
The Commercial Item Group

Important Dates

  • Applications Due:
    14 March 2025
  • Notification of Selection:
    31 March 2025
  • Rotation Begins:
    After 27 April 2025

Rotational Training Opportunity Program (RTOP) Experience the DCMA CIG!

Opportunity Details

  • Gain firsthand experience in commercial acquisitions and CIG operations during a 100-day rotation
  • Share your own unique acquisition knowledge with the CIG cadre
  • Learn about commercial acquisition procedures & regulations while performing analysis and market research in support of realworld Commercial Determinations and pricing recommendations

Eligibility

  • Open to high-performing GS12-14 (or equivalent) DoD personnel in the contracting, engineering, price/cost estimating, or program management functional series currently working in Program
  • Offices or other buying activities
  • Security clearance verification required prior to start

Administration

  • Work from your current duty location; this is a virtual assignment
  • No TDY requirements
  • Must be available for full time commitment during the program
  • Choose a 100-day window within 27 April – 30 August 2025
  • Home organization retains all funding and administrative/personnel responsibility
  • This is not a DCMA recruitment program; return home and share the knowledge!

Application