The director recently signed off on "critical" pay increases for a couple of cyber positions to keep pace with other agencies.

The report's top recommendation is to create a comprehensive special pay system for IT jobs across government.

The new code will help agencies prioritize hiring for mission-critical work.

So far, there are roles listed at the Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs.

The department is looking for current employees who have served in leadership roles and want to lead its information technology community.

The new process will offer market-sensitive pay across the board and enable the department to make job offers more quickly, such as at tech conferences.

The initiative, which is focused primarily on encouraging private sector companies to hire ex-offenders, also extends to federal hiring.

Whoever fills the role will help the agency deliver health care services to children and families across the nation.

Currently, Bryan Long is serving in an acting capacity in the position, according to the department.

The site designed to help people find government work received another upgrade.