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Center for Data-Driven Policy: Publications

Explore Center for Data-Driven Policy's (CDDP) insights through our policy papers, fact sheets, op-eds, and responses to White House requests for information (RFIs).

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Policy Topics

Motivating a Supply Chain Enterprise Approach to Protect the Defense Industrial Base

Managing Strategically: A Thought Process for Federal Managers

Five First Steps to a Modern Defense Budgeting System

Arming the Eagle, Outpacing the Dragon: Understanding and Out Competing China’s Defense Acquisition and Innovation System

Response of the MITRE Corporation to GSA’s RFI on the Federal Workforce

Pentagon: Buy Commercial Already

Pillars of the Modern Defense Budgeting System

Delivering Mission Outcomes Through Digital Transformation: Ways to Accelerate Technology 

MITRE Response to Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council’s Request for Information on Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal Acquisitions

Five Disciplines and Five Strategic Initiatives for the Pentagon in the Digital Age 

Modernizing DoD Requirements Enabling Speed, Agility, and Innovation 

After the Divorce: How the Pentagon Can Position Itself for Speed, Agility, and Innovation in the New Era of Acquisitions

Accelerating Defense Acquisition  

MITRE’s Response to the NSTC RFI on Cyber-Physical Research

MITRE’s Response to the FedRAMP RFI on Metrics

Recommendations to Modernize Archaic and Insecure Legacy Systems

Don’t Trust but Verify: Strengthening U.S. Leadership to Safeguard Our Cyber Defenses

Cloud Safe Task Force: National Cloud Cyber Feed Initiative

MITRE’s Response to the OMB RFI on FedRAMP Penetration Testing

MITRE’s Response to the DoD RFI on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Cloud Safe Task Force: Recommendation Roadmap

MITRE's Response to the OMB RFI on FedRAMP

MITRE’s Response to the EOP RFI on Open Source Software Security

MITRE’s Response to the ONCD RFI on Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization

Ten Recommendations to Modernize Archaic and Insecure Legacy Applications

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI Supporting a National Digital Assets R&D Agenda

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI Supporting the 2023 Federal Cybersecurity R&D Strategic Plan

Eight Recommendations for Congress to Improve Federal Cybersecurity

The Cyberspace Advantage: Inviting Them In! 

Deliver Uncompromised: Securing Critical Software Supply Chains 

Rebooting America's Deterrence Approach: Employing a United Deterrence Strategy With Allies and Partners

Improving U.S. Space Capabilities in Integrated Deterrence

Starting Simple with JADC2

Envisioning a New Command & Control (C2) Architecture for All-Domain Operations 

Engine Sustainment Study 

Battle Networks, Innovation, and Kill Chains for the Future Fight 

Securing Western Leadership in Global 5G Standards and Patents 

Cybersecurity and Patient Safety in the Healthcare Setting

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI on Data Collection for Emergency Clinical Trials and Interoperability Pilot

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI on Clinical Research Infrastructure and Emergency Clinical Trials

Response of The MITRE Corporation to OSTP’s RFI on Strengthening Community Health Through Technology

Accelerating Innovation for Better Health

Saving Women's Lives: A Data-Driven Approach to Reduce Maternal Mortality

Telehealth Privacy and Security Tips for Healthcare Providers and Patients 

Autonomous Systems and Counter-Autonomy: Positioning the U.S. for Economic and Security Advantage

Making Space Vibrant and Resilient: The Critical Link Between Economic and National Security

Delivering the Future: Science and Technology, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Collaboration

AI Red Teaming: Advancing Safe and Secure AI Systems

Assuring AI Security and Safety through AI Regulation

A Guide for Creating an Effective Resilient Transportation System

MITRE’s Response to the NSTC RFI on Digital Twins R&D

MITRE’s Response to the National Science and Technology Council RFI on Arctic R&D

Current- and Future-state Legacy Semiconductor Manufacturing Capacity 

MITRE’s Response to the OMB RFI on AI Acquisition

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI on Spectrum R&D

MITRE’s Response to the NIST RFI on the Executive Order Concerning Artificial Intelligence

MITRE’s Response to the OMB RFI on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence Draft Memorandum

MITRE’s Response to the NIST RFI on a National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

Financial Stability in Crypto-Assets

MITRE’s Response to the Ocean Policy Committee’s RFI on a National Strategy for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Interagency S&T Leadership – Full Paper

Interagency S&T Policy - Wrapper

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI on a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

MITRE's Response to the NTIA RFI on Artificial Intelligence Accountability

Collaborative Horizon Scanning

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI Supporting the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI on Sustainability of Microgravity R&D During and Beyond ISS Transition

MITRE’s Response to the OSTP RFI on a U.S. Ocean Climate Action Plan

MITRE Response to the OSTP RFI on R&D Opportunities in Video and Image Analytics

MITRE Response to the OSTP RFI on PFAS Research and Development

MITRE Response to the OSTP RFI on Cislunar Science and Technology

Addressing Global Environmental Security Challenges Through Circular Economy Initiatives

MITRE Response to the OSTP RFI on Advancing Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

MITRE Response to the NSTC RFC on In-space Servicing, Assembling, and Manufacturing

MITRE's Response to the OSTP RFI on Implementing Initial Findings and Recommendations of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force

Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Advanced Biotechnology & Growing the Bioeconomy

"Policy Wrappers" for S&T Findings

Response of The MITRE Corporation to the OSTP RFI to Support the Development of a Federal Scientific Integrity Policy Framework

MITRE Response to OSTP’s RFI Supporting the National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan

Federal Identity Learning Agenda: Outcomes from the 2021 FedID Conference

Response of The MITRE Corporation to the NSTC Request for Comment on the Orbital Debris Research and Development Implementation Plan

MITRE Response to the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Request for Information on Public and Private Sector Uses of Biometric Technologies

Experience-Based Recommendations for Face Recognition 

Understanding Face Recognition and Charting a Path Forward 

5G and the Front Lines of the U.S.-China Great Power Competition

Response of The MITRE Corporation to the OSTP RFI to Improve Federal Scientific Integrity Policies

Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Securing the Homeland Against Evolving Threats 

Achieving True Logistics Resiliency Within the United States

Improving School Safety: Advancing Technology and Supporting School Resource Officers

Strengthening Our Resilience to Environmental Change Is a National Security Imperative 

Trusting Our Supply Chains: A Comprehensive Data-Driven Approach 

Deliver Uncompromised: A Strategy for Supply Chain Security and Resilience 

Foundations in Equity Design

Improving Social Equity in Federal Financial Assistance

A Framework for Assessing Equity in Federal Programs and Policy

The Social Equity Data Challenge

Response of the MITRE Corporation to the Office of Management and Budget Request for Information Supporting Equity Executive Order Efforts

Nationally Scaling Transportation Advancements

Toward Safer Roads and Rails

Effectively Deploying Shared Mobility

Leading the Global Aviation System to the Next Level of Safety and Resilience 

Safety Building Blocks of Highly Automated Vehicles 

MITRE’s Response to the OMB RFI on Privacy Impact Assessments

MITRE's Response to the OMB RFI on Guidance for Grants and Agreements

Demonstrating the Future of Grants Management

MITRE Response to the NITRD RFI on Federal Priorities for Information Integrity Research and Development

MITRE Response to OMB's RFI on Improving Customer Experience

Data Analytics to Enhance Election Transparency  

COVID-19 Payment Integrity Challenges and Solutions for State, Local and Tribal Governments 

Strengthening the Integrity of Government Payments Using Artificial Intelligence 

Achieving Transformational Customer Experience 

Considerations For NARA On Leading The Federal Government To Zero-Click Recordkeeping

Effective EOP Leadership: Learned Guidance for an Incoming Appointee

Considerations for NARA on the Future of Recordkeeping

MITRE Response to the Office of Management and Budget’s Survey Supporting the PMA Learning Agenda

Assessing the Potential to Improve Grants Management Using Blockchain Technology

Innovating Spectrum Management for National Security and Economic Prosperity

Toward Resiliency in U.S. Critical Supply Chains