Dorothy Aronson

• Valuable, messy and contentious: How big data became ‘new oil’

  While agency IT officials recognize the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act and OPEN Government Data Act present opportunities to get more value out of their data, they also see challenges in preparing the workforce to manage all that data.

  Big Data

  February 06, 2019
• CIO Council restocks committee shelves after personnel changes

  GSA’s Rob Coen took on a new role as OASIS program manager, while HUD’s Chad Cowan is the new acting assistant secretary for administration.

  Reporter's Notebook

  November 05, 2018
• Data, analytics driving federal financial management transformation

  As the need for continued integration of data and technology drives toward better decision making, agencies need to consider how they design, implement and utilize tools in support better financial management.

  Federal Insights

  October 15, 2018
• NSF aiming to stay ahead of the technology innovation curve

  Dorothy Aronson, the chief information officer of the NSF, said a new user interface for its grants application system will come online in April.

  Ask the CIO

  February 16, 2018
• Designing a reliable digital workforce in government

  Speed and strategy are becoming even more important for government agencies to keep up with advantages in technology and intelligence

  Federal Insights

  January 03, 2018
• Federal CIO, where art thou?

  FEMA’s David Grant announced he’s retiring in January after 34 years of federal service, while Kevin Gates is leaving the House Armed Services Committee.

  Reporter's Notebook

  December 04, 2017