How does DCIPS differ from the National Security Personnel System?
• DCIPS derives its authority from Title 10 of the U.S. Code and utilizes a common excepted service civilian personnel authority for its civilian intelligence positions within DoD. The majority of DoD, by contrast, uses Title 5 authority for the administration of its civilian positions. • There are a number of differences between DCIPS and NSPS, to include pay band structures, performance rating processes, performance payouts, etc. • Although further conversions to NSPS were recently suspended, the Administration has reaffirmed its support for pay-for-performance systems, and in particular DCIPS. The conversion of intelligence positions to DCIPS is ongoing.
