Defense Information Systems Agency (June 15, 2005): new program manager joins NCES program.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Lt. Gen. Harry D. Raduege, Jr., director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and commander, Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations (JTF-GNO), announced today that Rita Espiritu, has been appointed as the new program manager for Net-Centric Enterprise Services (NCES). Espiritu's assignment is a major step in the continuing evolution of the NCES program's management team and reflects the importance with which DISA views the program. Her experience and technical expertise will assist DISA in ensuring NCES meets the Department of Defense's expectations.

Espiritu, a retired Naval officer, comes to DISA with over 25 years of in-depth experience in management with a focus on IT programs and acquisition. Her education includes an M.A. in personnel management; an M.S. in information systems management; and a Level III certification in program management. Prior to joining DISA, Espiritu was division manager for Science Applications International Corporation, Mclean, Va. In that position, she managed multi-million dollar contracts serving the U.S. Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Interior, and the Department of Agriculture.

Raduege also announced that Alfred Schenck, a retired Army officer with more than 30 years in management and operations, and who served as the acting program manager for the past several months, will continue as the deputy program manager. Espiritu and Schenck will work directly for Debra Filippi, the program director for NCES.

The Defense Information Systems Agency is a Department of Defense combat support agency. DISA provides real-time information technology and communications support to the president, vice president, secretary of defense, the military services, and the combatant commands.