# 6 C.F.R. § 158.501 (2026): Talent acquisition system

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_501

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 C.F.R. § 158.501 (2026)
- **Heading:** Talent acquisition system
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 6 CFR: Domestic Security / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY / Part 158: CYBERSECURITY TALENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CTMS) / Subpart E: Acquiring Talent / § 158.501: § 158.501   Talent acquisition system.

## Text

(a) The Secretary or designee establishes and administers a talent acquisition system, in accordance with applicable legal and professional guidelines governing the assessment and selection of individuals, to identify and hire individuals possessing CTMS qualifications.
(b) The talent acquisition system comprises the strategies, programs, and processes described in this subpart and in CTMS policy for proactively and strategically recruiting individuals, assessing qualifications of individuals, and considering and selecting individuals for employment in the DHS-CS and appointment to qualified positions.

## Nearby sections

- [6 C.F.R. § 158.501 (2026) § 158.501   Talent acquisition system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_501.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.502 (2026) § 158.502   Exemption from other laws regarding appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_502.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.510 (2026) § 158.510   Strategic recruitment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_510.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.511 (2026) § 158.511   Outreach and sourcing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_511.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.512 (2026) § 158.512   Interview expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_512.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.520 (2026) § 158.520   Assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_520.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.521 (2026) § 158.521   Employment eligibility requirements and employment-related criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_521.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.522 (2026) § 158.522   Selection and appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_522.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.523 (2026) § 158.523   Appointment types and circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_523.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.524 (2026) § 158.524   Initial service period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_524.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.525 (2026) § 158.525   Hiring of former DHS-CS employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_525.md)

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