as a cybersecurity or legal professional, regardless of length. (2) The first term of appointment of an individual to a supervisory position in the Department as a cybersecurity or legal professional, regardless of length and regardless of whether or not such term of appointment to a supervisory position is the first term of appointment of the individual concerned to service with the Department as a cybersecurity or legal professional. (h) Renewal of appointments (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe the conditions for the renewal of appointments under the pilot program. The conditions may apply to one or more categories of positions, positions on a case-by-case basis, or both. (2) Particular conditions In prescribing conditions for the renewal of appointments under the pilot program, the Secretary shall take into account the following (in the order specified): (A) The necessity for the continuation of the position concerned based on mission requirements and other applicable justifications for the position. (B) The service performance of the individual serving in the position concerned, with individuals with satisfactory or better performance afforded preference in renewal. (C) Input from employees on conditions for renewal. (D) Applicable private and public sector labor market conditions (3) Service performance The assessment of the service performance of an individual under the pilot program for purposes of paragraph (2)(B) shall consist of an assessment of the ability of the individual to effectively accomplish mission goals for the position concerned as determined by the supervisor or manager of the individual based on the individual's performance evaluations and the knowledge of and review by such supervisor or manager (developed in consultation with the individual) of the individual’s performance in the position. An individual's tenure of service in a position or the Department of Defense may not be the primary element of the assessment. (i) Professional development The pilot program