GOAL 2
Goal 2: Establish an enterprise-wide talent management program to better align force capabilities with current and
future requirements.
Objective 2.2: Develop enhanced guidance for talent acquisition
to include previously untapped or under-represented sources of
talent.
Initiative 2.2.2: Attract top DCWF-aligned transitioning military
talent from Services to enter civilian service.
OPR: USD(P&R)
OCR: Components (Services & 4th Estate), PCA/
USCYBERCOM, CDAO, USD(I&S)
Pillar Alignment: Recruitment
Description: The Department has an opportunity to attract
qualified military cyber talent after they separate from their
respective Service. Attracting this talent pool allows to
Department to leverage highly skilled personnel who benefit from
rapid acclimation to the defense environment and cyber priorities.
Initiative Activities
and Milestones
Number of DCWF
military/veteran talent
hired into civilian roles
FY2023
Baseline
FY24 - FY26
Activity Target
Baseline
Defined in
determined action planning
FY2027
Activity Target
Increased percentage
hired from eligible
talent pool from FY26
Objective 2.2: Develop enhanced guidance for talent acquisition
to include previously untapped or under-represented sources of
talent.
Initiative 2.2.3: Develop, publish, and implement a marketing
strategy focused on effectively communicating DoD benefits
and total compensation to the cyber workforce.
OPR: USD(P&R)
OCR: Cyber Community Managers (DoD CIO, PCA/
USCYBERCOM), USD(I&S)
Pillar Alignment: Recruitment
Description: The Department is more than mission and monetary
gains. There are monetary and non-monetary benefits available
to the cyber workforce not widely communicated. The Department
needs to prioritize marketing and communication efforts to more
effectively recruit and compete to attract qualified cyber talent.
Initiative Activities
and Milestones
Deployment of DoD
cyber workforce
marketing strategy
FY2023
Baseline
FY24 - FY26
Activity Target
Baseline
Defined in
determined action planning
2023-2027 Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Strategy - Implementation Plan
FY2027
Activity Target
DoD cyber workforce
marketing strategy
implemented
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