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5 U.S.C. 3330g: DOD use of shared talent pools and structured assessmentsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT
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§3330g. DOD use of shared talent pools and structured assessments

(a)  Shared Talent Pools.⁠—The Department of Defense may share certificates of eligibles and curated prospect pools within the Department. Certificates issued under this authority shall remain valid for not less than one year from the date of issuance, subject to agency-specific qualification checks.

(b)  Structured Assessments.⁠—The Department of Defense shall use validated structured interviews, technical evaluations, or other skills-based assessments as part of the hiring process for competitive service positions at the Department, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management.

(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XI, § 1110(d) , Dec. 18, 2025 , 139 Stat. 1076 .)