This bill, the Cyber Talent Development and Recruitment Act, would change part of title 10 of the U.S. Code that covers certain Department of Defense (DoD) cyber hires. It adds more types of positions that can be filled under the law, including positions in combatant commands, defense agencies, and field activities that support United States Cyber Command. It also allows up to 500 additional hard-to-fill, highly skilled cyber positions the Secretary identifies as critical.
The bill changes pay rules for these hires. It says the Secretary must set pay comparable to similar federal jobs and follow existing maximum pay limits. The Secretary may also set pay up to 150 percent of the maximum rate for Executive Schedule level I. The bill shortens a reporting timeframe from five years to three years after the act is passed. It expands reporting requirements to include the total number of positions, each position's title, duties, responsibilities, and location (including assigned department, agency, and command), plus the cost to create and pay those positions. The bill also requires a description of how the new pay authorities were used and how they affected recruitment and retention in the Cyber Excepted Service.
The bill was introduced by Representative Joe Neguse and was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Status: Referred / In Progress.
No publicly available information on total estimated costs. The bill permits pay up to 150 percent of the maximum rate for Executive Schedule level I for some positions. The bill also requires the Department to report the cost of establishing, appointing, and paying these positions.
The bill's stated purpose is to "strengthen and enhance the Department of Defense cyber workforce." This is the change the bill aims to achieve.
No publicly available information.