apply in the same manner to such employee after such transfer. 2. Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition (a) Under Secretary (1) In general Chapter 3 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 306 the following new section: 306A. Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition (a) Under Secretary There is in the Department an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation or activity and solely on the basis of demonstrated ability in— (1) information technology