H.R. 1034: DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act

This bill aims to establish a new program called the DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to train employees who are not currently in cybersecurity roles. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill entails:

Program Establishment

The bill creates a program intended to provide voluntary training for DHS employees in various cybersecurity skills. This program is designed to help develop a skilled workforce within the department that is capable of addressing cybersecurity challenges.

Duties of the Program Director

The Director of the program, in consultation with the Under Secretary for Management, will be responsible for several key tasks:

• Curriculum Development: The Director will create a curriculum for the training program, which could draw from existing educational initiatives, like the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy, and adhere to national cybersecurity education frameworks.
• Participation Criteria: The Director will establish guidelines for who can participate in the training.
• Training Availability: Cybersecurity training will be offered to DHS employees, and potentially to other Federal employees as deemed suitable.
• Reporting: Annually, the Director must submit a report to congressional committees detailing participation numbers, job placements of trained employees, success metrics, and other relevant information.

Duties of the Under Secretary for Management

The Under Secretary for Management has specific responsibilities within the program, which include:

• Annual Reports: Submitting yearly reports on vacancies in cybersecurity positions at DHS.
• Recruitment Support: Assisting in identifying and encouraging current employees to enroll in the program.
• Policy Implementation: Developing policies to promote employee participation, possibly including agreements that ensure they remain with the department for a specified period after completing training.
• Providing information about job opportunities to employees upon completion of their training.

Duration and Oversight

The program is intended to operate over a seven-year period starting from the enactment of this bill. Regular reporting requirements ensure that Congress is kept informed about training activities, participation, and the effectiveness of the program.

Clerical Amendments

The bill also includes a modification to the table of contents for the Homeland Security Act to incorporate this new training program.

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