Comptroller General review of matters relating to individuals assigned to a critical acquisition position

(a) Review required The Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) conduct a review of the education, training, and career development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for members of the acquisition workforce; and (2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career development policies established by section 1734 of title 10, United States Code. (b) Matters for review In conducting the review required by this section, the Comptroller General shall— (1) review the compliance of the Secretary with the requirements of section 1734 of title 10, United States Code; (2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career development policies and minimum periods of assignment established by such section 1734 in— (A) improving the ability of the acquisition workforce to expeditiously provide the Armed Forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and to maintain the military advantage of the United States in the most cost-effective manner practicable; (B) enhancing the knowledge and experience of the acquisition workforce; (C) enabling competitive career progression of members of the acquisition workforce compared to other members of the civilian and military workforce of the Department of Defense that are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment established by such section 1734; and (D) the retention rates of members of the acquisition workforce assigned to a critical acquisition position, particularly key leadership positions (as defined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment), compared with the retention rates for other members of the civilian and military workforce of the Department of Defense that are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment established by such section 1734; and (3) conduct an assessment of any benefits, including enhanced accountability in leadership and decisionmaking by individuals in key leadership positions, of a minimum period of assignment of at least four years to a critical acquisition position. (c) Report required Not later than July 1, 2026, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees recommendations on— (1) improvements to education, training, and career development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for members of the acquisition workforce; and (2) minimum periods of assignment for an individual assigned as a program executive officer.

(a) Review required The Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) conduct a review of the education, training, and career development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for members of the acquisition workforce; and (2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career development policies established by section 1734 of title 10, United States Code. (b) Matters for review In conducting the review required by this section, the Comptroller General shall— (1) review the compliance of the Secretary with the requirements of section 1734 of title 10, United States Code; and (2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career development policies and minimum periods of assignment established by such section 1734 in— (A) improving the ability of the acquisition workforce to expeditiously provide the Armed Forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and to maintain the military advantage of the United States in the most cost-effective manner practicable; (B) enhancing the knowledge and experience of the acquisition workforce; (C) enabling competitive career progression of members of the acquisition workforce compared to other members of the civilian and military workforce of the Department of Defense that are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment established by such section 1734; and (D) the retention rates of members of the acquisition workforce assigned to a critical acquisition position, particularly key leadership positions (as defined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment), compared with the retention rates for other members of the civilian and military workforce of the Department of Defense that are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment established by such section 1734; and (3) conduct an assessment of any benefits, including enhanced accountability in leadership and decisionmaking by individuals in key leadership positions, of a minimum period of assignment of at least four years to a critical acquisition position. (c) Report required Not later than July 1, 2026, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees recommendations on— (1) improvements to education, training, and career development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for members of the acquisition workforce; and (2) minimum periods of assignment for an individual assigned as a program executive officer.