Digital Government

Winkler steps down as Army PEO-EIS

The Army's program executive officer for enterprise information systems, Gary Winkler, has announced he will step down, effective in April.

Modernization

New Army CIO inherits complicated responsibilities, competing priorities

LandWarNet, enterprise e-mail and the Army Cyber Command are all getting the immediate attention of new CIO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence.

People

Army needs better acquisition process, official says

Growth in Army capabilities must come without an increased price, an Army acquisition official says.

People

Army program signals future of recent acquisition reforms, official says

Government overseers question if Army officials will successfully carry out reforms on buying weapons systems.

Modernization

Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence appointed Army CIO

Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, former commanding general of U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command, is the new Army CIO.

Digital Government

Did Army use mind control on lawmakers?

In Nov. 2009, a special arm of the Army that specializes in psychological operations was assessing how U.S. propaganda was being accepted in enemy territory. Three months later, it was ordered to use the same mind games on Americans, according to a new report.

Modernization

Army's budget focuses on modernization, includes IT programs

Army's proposed budget emphasizes force maintenance and modernization.

Digital Government

PEO deputy ready for budget challenges

Terry Watson, the Army's new deputy program executive officer for enterprise information systems, talked with FCW's Amber Corrin about the experience so far and the challenges she sees ahead.

People

The latest social media heartthrob

GovLoop members and social media gurus around the world are falling for Quora, writes Andrew Krzmarzick.

Digital Government

And around it goes ...

The position of some members of Congress is that insourcing certain work to federal employees somehow “robs” jobs away from the private sector. The Obama administration’s overall policy, on the other hand, has been to insource jobs to the federal workforce when those positions perform “inherently governmental functions”—and to take a hard look at work that is contracted out.

Acquisition

Army secretary directs strategic insourcing

Proposals now must be fully documented and justified before they get senior officials' approval.

People

Army CIO nominee finally becomes clear

White House nomination is the next step in the confirmation process.

People

Gates recommends new Army chief of staff

Robert Gates knows who he wants for chief of staff to succeed Gen. George Casey Jr. Will he get his wish?

Digital Government

Army CIO watch: Nomination announcement expected soon

A formal announcement could come regarding the Army’s nomination for a new CIO.

Acquisition

Army e-mail plan ignores AKO success

Consultant Robert Guerra says he doesn’t understand why the Army plans to spend more than $100 million on a new e-mail system when AKO does so much more.

Digital Government

Army PEO EIS gets new senior leader

Army Program Executive Office gets a new senior leader, promoted up through the ranks.

Digital Government

New Army CIO picture coming into focus

The likely top choice for the new Army chief information officer has become clear -- but there is still no official word.

Modernization

Army IT Agency pushes technology transformation

The Army IT Agency is pushing transformation in data center consolidation and unified communications.

Digital Government

Army sets up central medical care site for wounded warriors

A new website is geared toward helping soldiers and veterans who need complex medical care to navigate all the available information on benefits and other resources.