Sec. 826. Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforce
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement mandatory key performance objectives (in this section referred to as KPOs ) for evaluating the performance of civilian members of the acquisition workforce. The KPOs implemented under subsection
(a)shall— include strategic outcome objectives and workforce behavioral objectives for the workforce; and be developed in a manner that enables an assessment of the degree of alignment between— the objectives of the defense acquisition system established by section 3102 of title 10, United States Code; and the prudent and appropriate use by a member of the acquisition workforce of innovative, risk-tolerant practices in achieving those objectives. The strategic outcome objectives for the acquisition workforce required by subsection (b)(1) shall align with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of title 10, United States Code, and shall address strategic acquisition mission areas including— the expeditious delivery of capabilities to enhance the operational readiness of the Armed Forces and enable the missions of the Department of Defense; enabling and supporting the integration of innovative solutions to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threat; ensuring supply-chain and industrial-base resilience and surge capabilities to support the contingency and operational plans of the Department of Defense; cultivation of a leadership and organizational culture in the defense acquisition system that encourages responsible risk-taking, collaboration, and learning through failure; and workforce currency and continuous education, including digital and artificial intelligence literacy and technical proficiency necessary for an individual’s job function. The workforce behavioral objectives required by subsection (b)(1) shall be designed to develop the critical skills and behaviors of members of the acquisition workforce, including— the adoption of innovative acquisition authorities and approaches; a preference for commercial products and services and supporting market research of commercial or emerging technologies; engagement with end users to incorporate feedback into acquisition decisions and program adjustments; the ability to use iterative development cycles and inform program tradeoffs, including discontinuing or terminating the development of capabilities— that no longer align with approved capability requirements or priorities; or are experiencing significant cost growth, performance or technical deficiencies, or delays in schedule; a pursuit of professional development to broaden expertise and assume expanded responsibilities in cross-functional initiatives; and the ability to overcome obstacles to prioritize end-user outcomes in acquisition execution. The KPOs implemented under subsection
(a)shall be integrated into— annual performance appraisals for members of the acquisition workforce; promotion, bonus, and assignment considerations for acquisition workforce positions; and requirements for certification, training, and continuing education under chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the President of the Defense Acquisition University, shall identify and initiate the use of experiential learning platforms, including training simulators or gaming approaches, to accelerate the development of the acquisition workforce on the full range of acquisition situations and the relevant authorities allowed by law. In this section, the term acquisition workforce has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.