A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of the cyber workforce of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

This bill (S 2605) creates special hiring and pay authorities to help the Department of Defense recruit and retain cybersecurity professionals. It allows the Secretary to establish "qualified positions" outside regular civil service hiring rules, set pay up to 150% of top executive rates, and offer flexible benefits like sabbaticals or retention bonuses. The policy directly affects DoD cyber workers in critical technical roles, including new hires and current employees in converted positions. It requires an implementation plan, annual reports tracking hiring/retention metrics, and a Comptroller General assessment to evaluate effectiveness.