; an evaluation of the Department’s strategy for addressing any identified workforce gaps, risks, or challenges; and any other recommendations for improving the Department’s acquisition workforce. 139. Acquisition professional career program (a) In general Title VII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 718. Acquisition professional career program (a) Establishment There is established in the Department an acquisition professional career program to develop a cadre of acquisition professionals within the Department. (b) Administration The Under Secretary for Management shall administer the acquisition professional career program established pursuant to subsection (a). (c) Program requirements The Under Secretary for Management shall carry out the following with respect to the acquisition professional career program: (1) Designate the occupational series, grades, and number of acquisition positions throughout the Department to be included in the program and manage centrally such positions. (2) Establish and publish on the Department’s website eligibility criteria for candidates to participate in the program. (3) Carry out recruitment efforts to attract candidates— (A) from institutions of higher education, including such institutions with established acquisition specialties and courses of study, historically Black colleges and universities, and Hispanic-serving institutions; (B) with diverse work experience outside of the Federal Government