(a) In alignment with the DHS-CS's core values described in § 158.305 and the compensation strategy described in § 158.601, the Secretary or designee establishes and administers a systematic performance management program to:

1. (1) Establish and maintain individual accountability among DHS-CS employees;
2. (2) Manage, recognize, and develop the performance of each DHS-CS employee; and
3. (3) Improve effectiveness of DHS-CS employees in executing the DHS cybersecurity mission.

(b) The performance management program comprises the following ongoing reviews:

1. (1) Appraisal reviews described in § 158.804;
2. (2) Mission impact reviews described in § 158.805; and
3. (3) Development reviews described in § 158.806.

(c) To complete appraisal reviews, mission impact reviews, and development reviews for a DHS-CS employee, the Department may collect, on a periodic or ongoing basis, information and input from:

1. (1) The DHS-CS employee;
2. (2) Other DHS-CS employees;
3. (3) The employee's supervisor; and
4. (4) Other appropriate officials.