2023-2027 Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Strategy - Implementation PlanThe CWF Strategy Implementation Plan (Implementation Plan) will assist the Department in advancing talent management initiatives for a more diverse and effective cyber workforce. The successful execution of the CWF Strategy, through this Implementation Plan and follow-on actions, will empower the Department and its components to foster the most capable and dominant force in the world.The CWF Strategy focuses on the need to further the advancement of the cyber workforce in order to maintain an advantage in a contested and rapidly evolving cyberspace. The CWF Strategy outlines a series of goals and objectives that will enable the Department to identify, recruit, develop and retain a more agile, and effective cyber workforce.U.S. Department of DefenseDoD_5e8dcfdc-5d6a-11df-839d-400e7a64ea2aJohn ShermanDepartment of Defense Chief Information OfficerOffice of Prepublication & Security ReviewDoD Offices of Primary ResponsibilityDoD Offices of Primary Responsibility (OPR) and Offices of Coordinating Responsibility (OCR) will use the information outlined in this Implementation Plan as a guide in future action planning sessions where they will execute activities directly supporting initiatives they are assigned. Working together, the Department will be best positioned to overcome cyber workforce challenges and advance our critical mission sets.DoD Offices of Coordinating ResponsibilityThe most capable and dominant force in the world_07b86786-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea00To assist the Department in advancing talent management initiatives for a more diverse and effective cyber workforce_07b868f8-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea00TalentDiversityEmpowermentEffectivenessCapabilitiesExecute consistent capability assessment and analysis processes to stay ahead of force needs._07b869fc-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea001RequirementsImplement a repeatable capability and workforce requirement review process to ensure identified needs reflect environmental demands._07b86b46-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea001.1FrameworksExpand and refine frameworks to better support requirements identification._07b86c36-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea001.2AnalyticsUtilize advanced analytic capabilities to increase the speed, accuracy and efficiency of capability and requirement reviews._07b86ce0-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea001.3Organizations & PartnershipsEstablish a repository of organizations with known capabilities to better identify partnership._07b86dc6-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea001.4TalentEstablish an enterprise-wide talent management program to better align force capabilities with current and future requirements._07b86e7a-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002AssessmentsDevelop and implement assessments to align talent with development programs and training pipelines for the roles best suited._07b86f10-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002.1AcquisitionDevelop enhanced guidance for talent acquisition to include previously untapped or under-represented sources of talent._07b87000-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002.2CommunityManage as a unified functional community._07b87104-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002.3Compel development, employment and resourcing decisions with a whole of community perspective.DevelopmentDrive continuous development to foster capability advancement across all proficiency and experience levels._07b87208-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002.4New EmployeesImprove and expand new employee development programs as a part of talent management._07b87316-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002.5MissionsInclude changing mission requirements in development pipelines to match talent management to mission._07b874ec-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002.6DemonstrationsEvaluate capability demonstration programs, including performance-based assessments to maximize reach and effectiveness._07b8760e-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea002.7PersonnelFacilitate a cultural shift to optimize Department-wide personnel management activities._07b87730-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea003Development FundEstablish a Cyber Workforce Development Fund to accelerate implementation activities and enable training throughout to match demand._07b87852-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea003.1Remote WorkChampion remote work flexibilities and policies to expand opportunities across the cyber workforce._07b87960-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea003.2AuthoritiesReview the application of existing authorities to include and attract a broader pool of talent._07b87a6e-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea003.3ClearanceApply security clearance requirements appropriately for cyber positions, billets and personnel to increase positional flexibility._07b87b4a-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea003.4Surge SupportEstablish a mechanism for part-time surge support based on emergent mission need._07b87bf4-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea003.5Excepted ServiceExpand Cyber Excepted Service (CES) authorities to optimize program capabilities and increase attractiveness for talent._07b87c94-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea003.6Collaboration & PartnershipsFoster collaboration and partnerships to enhance capability development, operational effectiveness and career broadening experiences._07b87d3e-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea004ApprenticeshipsPilot an apprenticeship program to develop dedicated employment exchanges with the private sector._07b87dde-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea004.1Talent ExchangesLeverage talent exchanges to attract experienced talent and provide career broadening opportunities for existing cyber workforce members._07b87ed8-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea004.2CollaborationEnhance collaboration with academia to cultivate a talent pipeline and support important areas of research._07b87f82-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea004.3AcademiaFederal PartnersStrengthen partnerships with federal agencies, specifically partnerships focused on career broadening opportunities, crosstraining and information sharing._07b8802c-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea004.4Federal AgenciesAllies & Partner NationsLeverage partnerships with allies and partner nations to strengthen force development capabilities and interoperability._07b880f4-3933-11ee-ad5b-04191e83ea004.5AlliesPartner Nations2023-07-132027-12-312023-08-12https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Library/CW-StrategyImplementationPlan.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net