§3334b Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination of Workforce Data

Summary

The Director of National Intelligence must publish a report no later than 180 days after December 20, 2019. The report must go to the public, the intelligence workforce, and the listed congressional committees. It must include unclassified reviews of barriers to inclusion and summary demographic data for the workforce by job area and grade or rank. The report must show attrition and promotion rates, check inclusion against validated measures (for example, the New Inclusion Quotient), and compare workforce demographics to the relevant nongovernmental and civilian labor forces. It must analyze applicant flow data (including what share and level of jobs are measured) and say whether policy changes are needed. It must give demographic info on people in professional development programs and how often they move into senior jobs. It may include voluntarily collected data about members of external advisory boards and may use percentages to avoid revealing classified details. By March 31 of each year, the Director must provide an updated report to the same groups with demographic and diversity information, including average years of service overall and by pay level (General Schedule, Senior Executive Service, Senior Intelligence Service, or equivalent), career categories, applicant flow analysis, and professional development placement rates. The Director must build a system to collect and study applicant flow data for as many positions as practical, focusing on senior and management roles, and may phase this in. The Director may recommend collecting more voluntary employee demographic categories beyond OMB race and ethnicity standards, but must consult employee groups, explain the purpose and legal protections to the workforce, and follow federal rules. Definitions: Applicant flow data — tracks how many people from different demographic groups apply for jobs. Appropriate congressional committees — the Senate: Committee on Foreign Relations; Committee on Armed Services; Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; Committee on Appropriations; and the House: Committee on Foreign Affairs; Committee on Armed Services; Committee on Homeland Security; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Committee on Appropriations. Diversity — differences in gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories.