# DOW Appoints Strategic Technical Adviser

The Department of War (DOW) appointed former VAR Technologies CEO Jon Steinbach as strategic technical adviser to CIO Kirsten Davies. Steinbach will advise on emerging technologies and issues spanning national security, technology, and business, supporting DOW’s focus on digital modernization, enterprise capabilities, and faster technology delivery to warfighters. The announcement identifies no solicitation, contract value, or procurement schedule.

- The appointment signals senior-level attention to technology modernization and enterprise capabilities, areas relevant to contractors serving DOW.
- Companies offering capabilities in these areas can assess how their solutions support faster delivery of technology to warfighters; no specific procurement requirement or opportunity is announced.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War (DOW)

### Sources
- [Jon Steinbach Named Strategic Technical Adviser to DOW CIO](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/jon-steinbach-named-strategic-technical-adviser-dow-cio) - ExecutiveGov