# 6 CFR § 158.501: Talent acquisition system

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.501

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 CFR § 158.501
- **Heading:** Talent acquisition system
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 6—Domestic Security > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY > PART 158—CYBERSECURITY TALENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CTMS) > Subpart E—Acquiring Talent > 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 CFR § 158.501 § 158.501 Talent acquisition system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.501.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.502 § 158.502 Exemption from other laws regarding appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.502.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.510 § 158.510 Strategic recruitment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.510.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.511 § 158.511 Outreach and sourcing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.511.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.512 § 158.512 Interview expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.512.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.520 § 158.520 Assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.520.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.521 § 158.521 Employment eligibility requirements and employment-related criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.521.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.522 § 158.522 Selection and appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.522.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.523 § 158.523 Appointment types and circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.523.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.524 § 158.524 Initial service period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.524.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.525 § 158.525 Hiring of former DHS-CS employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.525.md)

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