Close, we 50% of our base pay and we get health benefits. From what I understand if I am near a base then it is awesome because you can use the base facilities, but if you are not near a base it is similar to what a GS employee gets. But either way it is a good retirement. I begin collecting the pension as soon as I retire, which would at 44 years old.
Most likely I would be deployed outside the US in the last 5 years that I would have in. The Army decided to cut our 51C workforce but 33% but at the same time increase our workload, deployment wise. It would take a lot of space to explain it here but long story short is Army Contracting Command didn't do a good job showing big Army what we do so big Army cut our numbers and then Army Contracting Command decided to deploy us more in order to show how we can help.
Mentally the deployments are tough, mostly because I am missing my kids growing up. But they are nothing I can't endure. The wife has been through them before and has told me she is behind me no matter which way I decide to go.
Thank you for your input. Like I said the main concern I have is having the 10 years of contracting experience but not the same level of experience as a similar 10 year 1102. It's one thing to have a DAWIA Level III but another to actually have practical experience.
Thank you, yes it does help. Whether or not I stay in, my goal after completing my MBA is to pass the CPCM. If there is one thing I have learned from being in the Army is that I don't mind relocating. Same with the wife, she is willing to follow anywhere. I've spoke with many GS employees I've worked with and they have said being willing to relocate is important. I have a better chance of landing a job if I am willing to go anywhere.
Again, thank you for your input.