chief data officer (CDO) Archives

The NASA logo is seen at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 7, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images)

NASA has a new acting AI and data chief

Kevin Murphy has taken over as the new chief AI officer at NASA after its inaugural CAIO, David Salvagnini, departed the role.

Jan 27, 2026 By Madison Alder

National Science Foundation Chief AI Officer Dorothy Aronson participates in a panel discussion at AI Talks on April 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Scoop News Group photo)

Tech leader Dorothy Aronson has departed the National Science Foundation

Aronson is no longer at the agency, an NSF spokesperson told FedScoop. Thu Williams is currently the acting chief AI officer.

Aug 11, 2025 By Madison Alder

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum in Atlanta, Ga. (CDC photo)

CDC data chief announces departure from agency

Alan Sim announced he’s leaving his role as CDC’s chief data officer.

Jul 7, 2025 By Madison Alder

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the department's chief data and artificial intelligence Officer, Matthew Graviss, are pictured from behind, acknowledging applause after a fireside chat on AI. The officials are looking at each other, appearing to both be mid-clap. The audience is in the background. — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (right) and the department’s chief data and artificial intelligence Officer, Matthew Graviss (left), spoke to department employees about artificial intelligence capabilities in June. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

State Department’s top data and AI official departs

Matthew Graviss led the agency’s implementation of artificial intelligence, including its internal AI chatbot.

Feb 11, 2025 By Madison Alder

HHS names three officials to lead AI, technology and data portfolios

Installing a CAIO, CTO and CDO comes after a reshuffle of the agency’s technology and cyber work in July.

Jan 13, 2025 By Madison Alder

Growing data culture requires agencywide buy in, officials say

Among the ways data officials are building that culture: Shark Tank-style competitions and a “data bodega.”

Nov 22, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 07: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) speaks at a press conference alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) about the Senate Democrats expanded majority for the next 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill would renew CDO Council, require ‘AI readiness’ work

The Chief Data Officers Council would be required to report to Congress on best practices for data management related to emerging technology and AI, among other things.

Sep 23, 2024 By Madison Alder

The U.S. Department of State is seen on January 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

State Department aims for total of 52 bureau chief data officers in next five years

A program that began in 2022 is placing chief data officers in State Department bureaus to lead the strategic direction of data and artificial intelligence for those…

Aug 12, 2024 By Madison Alder

Micky Tripathi pictured sitting at a desk as a witness for a hearing on Capitol Hill. He wears a suit and has a name placard in front of him that reads "Dr. Tripathi." — Micky Tripathi testifies before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in December 2023.

Staffing, AI policy top of mind for HHS’s new technology-focused assistant secretary

Micky Tripathi, who will oversee a new departmentwide technology office, told FedScoop “job one” is filling chief technology, data and artificial intelligence roles.

Jul 30, 2024 By Madison Alder

Federal chief data officers need more resources and authority to execute AI mission, survey finds

Deloitte's Adita Karkera said the survey found that providing CDOs with more resources and authorities "can help agencies maximize the use of data to improve the delivery…

Dec 19, 2023 By Nihal Krishan