GOAL 2 Establish an enterprise-wide talent management program to better align force capabilities with current and future requirements. T he Department requires a holistic approach to talent management that ensures there are targeted mechanisms in place to recruit, develop and retain critical cyber talent. This approach must include multiple feeder systems to address identified needs, close capability gaps and drive the evolution of skill sets to maintain an advantage against our adversaries. It is imperative that the Department establish an enterprise-wide talent management program to unify the broader cyber workforce under a common umbrella that allows for enhanced interoperability and workforce planning opportunities. Goal 2 Objectives: 2.1 Develop and implement assessments to align talent with development programs and training pipelines for the roles best suited. 2.2 Develop enhanced guidance for talent acquisition to include previously untapped or underrepresented sources of talent. 2.3 Manage as a unified functional community. Compel development, employment and resourcing decisions with a whole of community perspective. 2.4 Drive continuous development to foster capability advancement across all proficiency and experience levels. 2.5 Improve and expand new employee development programs as a part of talent management. 2.6 Include changing mission requirements in development pipelines to match talent management to mission. 2.7 Evaluate capability demonstration programs, including performance-based assessments to maximize reach and effectiveness. 15