A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of the cyber workforce of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill aims to improve the Department of Defense’s ability to recruit and retain cybersecurity professionals. It proposes changes to the existing law to allow the Secretary of Defense to create new civilian positions within the excepted service specifically for cyber roles, offering competitive salaries and benefits to attract top talent. The bill also establishes a Defense Digital Executive Service and Senior Level positions to further incentivize recruitment and retention in this critical area.
Key provisions
- Establishes new civilian positions in the excepted service for cybersecurity roles.
- Allows the Secretary of Defense to offer competitive compensation, including potential incentives, to attract cybersecurity experts.
- Creates a Defense Digital Executive Service and Senior Level positions to recognize and reward high-performing cyber professionals.
- Authorizes the Secretary to enter into interagency transfer agreements for personnel.
- Establishes a two-year probationary period for new hires.
- Provides for the conversion of existing competitive service positions to the excepted service with employee choice.
- Requires the Secretary to submit a detailed implementation plan to Congress.
- Mandates an annual report to Congress detailing recruitment and retention efforts.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense personnel
- Cybersecurity professionals
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