GOAL #1 GOAL #2 GOAL #3 GOAL #4 OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES 1.1 Implement a repeatable capability and workforce requirement review process to ensure identified needs reflect environmental demands. 2.1 Develop and implement assessments to align talent with development programs and training pipelines for the roles best suited. 3.1 Establish a Cyber Workforce Development Fund to accelerate implementation activities and enable training throughout to match demand. 1.2 Expand and refine frameworks to better support requirements identification. 2.2 Develop enhanced guidance for talent acquisition to include previously untapped or under-represented sources of talent. 3.2 Champion remote work flexibilities and policies to expand opportunities across the cyber workforce. 1.3 Utilize advanced analytic capabilities to increase the speed, accuracy and efficiency of capability and requirement reviews. 1.4 Establish a repository of organizations with known capabilities to better identify partnership. 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. 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 Cyber Excepted Service (CES) authorities to optimize program capabilities and increase attractiveness for talent. 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, crosstraining and information sharing. 4.5 Leverage partnerships with allies and partner nations to strengthen force development capabilities and interoperability. 2.7 Evaluate capability demonstration programs, including performancebased assessments to maximize reach and effectiveness. Page 6 2023-2027 Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Strategy - Implementation Plan