### Question
How is the term qualified position defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified position** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 147* as the following:

> a position, designated by the Secretary for the purpose of this section, in which the incumbent performs, manages, or supervises functions that execute the responsibilities of the Department relating to cybersecurity

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 147*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION > Part C-Information Security**

