APPENDICES APPENDIX A — 2023–2027 DOD CYBER WORKFORCE STRATEGY GOALS & OBJECTIVES DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy Goals & Objectives (Continued) Goal 3: Facilitate a cultural shift to optimize Department-wide personnel management activities. Objectives: 3.1 Establish a Cyber Workforce Development Fund to accelerate implementation activities and enable training throughout to match demand. 3.2 Champion remote work flexibilities and policies to expand opportunities across the cyber workforce. 3.3 Review the application of existing authorities to include and attract a broader pool of talent. 3.4 Apply security clearance requirements appropriately for cyber positions, billets and personnel to increase positional flexibility. 3.5 Establish a mechanism for part-time surge support based on emergent mission need. 3.6 Expand CES authorities to optimize program capabilities and increase attractiveness for talent. Goal 4: Foster collaboration and partnerships to enhance capability development, operational effectiveness and career broadening experiences. Objectives: 4.1 Pilot an apprenticeship program to develop dedicated employment exchanges with the private sector. 4.2 Leverage talent exchanges to attract experienced talent and provide career broadening opportunities for existing cyber workforce members. 4.3 Enhance collaboration with academia to cultivate a talent pipeline and support important areas of research. 4.4 Strengthen partnerships with federal agencies, specifically partnerships focused on career broadening opportunities, cross-training and information sharing. 4.5 Leverage partnerships with international allies and partners to strengthen force development capabilities and interoperability. Table 2 - 2023–2027 DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy Goals & Objectives 22