§3334l Oversight of Defense Intelligence Agency Culture

Summary

Requires the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency to collect and report on employee feedback and workplace climate. Appropriate committees of Congress means the congressional intelligence committees, the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, and the Senate and House Defense Appropriations Subcommittees. A workforce climate survey means an engagement or climate survey done at the agency, directorate, career field, or integrated intelligence center level and does not include exit surveys. Every departing DIA employee (except those on temporary detail) should, when practical, complete an exit survey or interview before leaving. For three years starting December 23, 2022, the Director must send the appropriate committees an annual written analysis of those exit surveys and a plan to fix problems to improve retention and culture. If the Director runs an ad-hoc climate survey, Congress must be told within 14 days and given a final report within 90 days with survey topic, who was surveyed, why it was done, how it was made accessible, who ran it, and planned actions. Surveys must be accessible on classified and unclassified systems when possible, while protecting sources and methods. By 270 days after December 23, 2022, the Director must report on the feasibility (including cost, staffing, needed authorities, and other relevant matters) of doing 360-degree performance reviews and using leadership suitability checks (like personality and communication assessments) for promotions to GS–14 or higher.