DoD CIO shifts from policy to operational digital delivery for warfighters
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The DoD CIO office, led by Kirsten Davies, is shifting from a backend policy-focused role to a forward-leaning strategic unit aimed at delivering digital capabilities directly to warfighters. The shift emphasizes operational effectiveness, warfighter readiness, and digital empowerment, driven by the administration's mandate for change. The department is willing to take acquisition risk now to reduce operational risk later.
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The administration's mandate for change has created enthusiasm and momentum.
The department will take acquisition risk now to reduce operational risk.
The DoD CIO is shifting from backend policy to a forward-leaning strategic unit focused on delivering digital capabilities to warfighters.
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