Modernization

JIE's murky progress raising questions

Complex systems, unclear timelines compound challenges for Pentagon's shared operational network.

People

CMS clears data-sharing hurdles for health insurance hub

Five agencies set to provide qualifying information for Affordable Care Act's Data Services Hub.

People

IBM's Prieto named to DOD cyber post

Daniel Prieto, who recently served as vice president of IBM's public sector global business services, has been appointed to the Senior Executive Service and named director of cybersecurity and technology at DOD's CIO office in Washington.

People

Wennergren reveals retirement plans

After less than two weeks of relaxation, the former DOD assistant deputy chief management officer takes a job.

People

Snowden's actions raise ire in defense community

The public's opinion on Edward Snowden may be split, but security-cleared defense professionals are more united.

People

Wennergren on key projects

David Wennergren, finishing 32 years of government service in his last role as the Defense Department's assistant deputy chief management officer, spoke with FCW about lessons he learned while driving major projects.

Digital Government

Amid IT advances, Navy ponders path to Joint Information Environment

The Navy is '100 percent in' on the Defense Department's JIE, but specific plans are unclear.

People

David Wennergren on the role of the CIO

The Defense Department's outgoing assistant deputy chief management officer spoke with FCW about the many different types of agency CIO.

People

DOD reduces furlough days

Hagel says budget flexibility enables Pentagon to drop from 11 days to six for most civilian employees.

People

David Wennergren: The exit interview

As he wrapped up 32 years of government service, the Defense Department's assistant deputy chief management officer spoke with FCW about leadership and the importance of understanding people.

Digital Government

Readers complain about 'brass creep'

The military's problems may be due in part to an overabundance of 'chiefs and supervisors,' FCW readers say.

Digital Government

Senators seek specific spectrum relocation proposal from DOD

A bipartisan group wants the Department of Defense and other agencies to begin the process of vacating a key swath of spectrum as the statutory deadline for a related auction approaches.

Digital Government

DOD strategy review paints bleak outlook

Leaders warn of tough tradeoffs as the department strives to meet savings requirements in coming years.

People

Wennergren to retire

DOD's assistant deputy CMO, a three-time Fed 100 winner, wraps up a 32-year federal career.

Modernization

Army announces $494M contract under ITES 2

Six firms will compete for task orders on hardware, software and integration services.

People

DOD systems block feds from reading about NSA leaks

Even when it has been widely published, classified information must still be treated as if it were secret.

Digital Government

A season of gridlock

What are Congress-watchers telling contractors about the prospects for the fiscal 2014 budget?

People

The ripple effect of furloughs

A reader notes that furloughing DOD workers has costs of its own.