National security

Diversifying and Strengthening Our National Security Workforce

Federal employees should reflect the talent and experience of the entire country. The national security workforce is no exception. The people responsible for keeping the nation safe and securing U.S. interests abroad are—to a greater extent than any other segment of the federal workforce—more likely to engage with officials and citizens of foreign countries and to represent the United States in both public and private settings. Every day, they serve as America’s face to the world. It is therefore critical that they also represent the nation’s commitment to democratic values such as pluralism, equal opportunity, and inclusion. The more the national security workforce reflects America, the more effectively it can advance American values on a global stage.