Defense Digital Service (DDS)

Abstract

Launched in November 2015, and formally chartered under DoD Directive 5105.87 in January 2017 within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) of the Department of Defense (DoD), and a renewed charter in 2019, DDS is charged with bringing the best available technology in an efficient way into the DoD. The DDS serves as an organization composed of commercially experienced software developers, software designers, product managers, and problem solvers within DoD and utilizes best-in-class private sector practices, talent, and technology to transform the way digital services are delivered within the Department. The DDS uses design and technology to improve government services, strengthen national defense, and care for military members and their families. For FY 2021 DDS will expand on previous technology efforts, leverage public and private sector initiatives, and pursue innovative solutions to transform technology and improve and expand modern digital services and capabilities across the Department.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
0606589D8W_6_0400_PB_2021
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Washington Headquarters Services

Entities

Organizations

  • Washington Headquarters Services

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Best Practices
  • Clearances
  • Data Science
  • Department Of Defense
  • Families (Human)
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Governments
  • Military Families
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Prototypes
  • Security
  • Software Development

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Software Engineering.

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