§ 250.203 Strategic human capital management systems and standards

5 CFR 250.203Strategic human capital management systems, standards, and focus areas are defined within the Human Capital Framework (HCF). The four systems described below provide definitions and standards for human capital planning, implementation, and evaluation. The HCF systems and standards are:

5 CFR 250.203(a)(a) Strategic planning and alignment. A system that ensures agency human capital programs are aligned with agency mission, goals, and objectives through analysis, planning, investment, and measurement. The standards for the strategic planning and alignment system require an agency to ensure their human capital management strategies, plans, and practices—

5 CFR 250.203(a)(1)(1) Integrate strategic plans, annual performance plans and goals, and other relevant budget, finance, and acquisition plans;

5 CFR 250.203(a)(2)(2) Contain measurable and observable performance targets; and

5 CFR 250.203(a)(3)(3) Communicate in an open and transparent manner to facilitate cross-agency collaboration to achieve mission objectives.

5 CFR 250.203(b)(b) Talent management. A system that promotes a high-performing workforce, identifies and closes skill gaps, and implements and maintains programs to attract, acquire, develop, promote, and retain quality and diverse talent. The standards for the talent management system require an agency to—

5 CFR 250.203(b)(1)(1) Plan for and manage current and future workforce needs;

5 CFR 250.203(b)(2)(2) Design, develop, and implement proven strategies and techniques and practices to attract, hire, develop, and retain talent; and

5 CFR 250.203(b)(3)(3) Make progress toward closing any knowledge, skill, and competency gaps throughout the agency.

5 CFR 250.203(c)(c) Performance culture. A system that engages, develops, and inspires a diverse, high-performing workforce by creating, implementing, and maintaining effective performance management strategies, practices, and activities that support mission objectives. The standards for the performance culture system require an agency to have—

5 CFR 250.203(c)(1)(1) Strategies and processes to foster a culture of engagement and collaboration;

5 CFR 250.203(c)(2)(2) A diverse, results-oriented, high-performing workforce; and

5 CFR 250.203(c)(3)(3) A performance management system that differentiates levels of performance of staff, provides regular feedback, and links individual performance to organizational goals.

5 CFR 250.203(d)(d) Evaluation. A system that contributes to agency performance by monitoring and evaluating outcomes of its human capital management strategies, policies, programs, and activities by meeting the following standards—

5 CFR 250.203(d)(1)(1) Ensuring compliance with merit system principles; and

5 CFR 250.203(d)(2)(2) Identifying, implementing, and monitoring process improvements.