dr-david-honey
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Dr. David A. Honey

ODNI Director of Science and Technology (2016-2018) with statutory authority for private sector technology assessment

PERSON Personnel WHITE TRACK Also: David Honey, Dr. David Honey

01 Executive_Summary

Dr. David A. Honey served as the ODNI Director of Science and Technology during 2016-2018 — the period of the informal cut-out phase. He held statutory authority under 50 USC 3030 for technology assessment of private sector technologies through the In-STeP program. Dr. Honey had a DARPA background, bringing technology assessment expertise. He later moved to Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (Biden nominee).

02 Definition

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Intelligence Summary: Dr. David A. Honey

Node Identity: Dr. Honey held the ODNI DS&T position during the informal cut-out phase (2016-2018), with explicit statutory authority for private sector technology assessment.

Key Role:

  • ODNI DS&T (2016-2018): 50 USC 3030 authority for technology assessment
  • In-STeP program: Formal mechanism for industry engagement
  • DARPA background: Technology assessment expertise
  • Later: Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for R&E (Biden nominee)

Significance: Dr. Honey's role provides the statutory authority link — the informal cut-out phase was not extralegal but was explicitly authorized by Congress through the ODNI DS&T position.

05 Related_Entities (2)

05b Related_Topics (1)

06 Research_Findings (1)

Finding

07 Key_Findings

  • Role: ODNI Director of Science and Technology (2016-2018)
  • Authority: 50 USC 3030 — private sector technology assessment
  • Later: Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for R&E (Biden nominee)

08 Intelligence_Analysis

Intelligence Summary: Dr. David A. Honey

Role: ODNI Director of Science and Technology (2016-2018) Authority: 50 USC 3030 — private sector technology assessment Background: DARPA Later: Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for R&E (Biden nominee)

Significance: Provides statutory authority link for informal cut-out phase.

10 FAQ

Who is Dr. David A. Honey?
Identity: Dr. Honey held the ODNI DS&T position during the informal cut-out phase (2016-2018), with explicit statutory authority for private sector technology assessment.
What role does Dr. David A. Honey play in the research network?
Dr. David A. Honey is classified under the "Personnel" category, serving as ODNI Director of Science and Technology (2016-2018) with statutory authority for private sector technology assessment, belonging to the WHITE_TRACK vertical group. Dr. David A. Honey served as the ODNI Director of Science and Technology during 2016-2018 — the period of the informal cut-out phase. He held statutory authority under 50 USC 3030 for technology...
What evidence supports the Dr. David A. Honey assessment?
The intelligence assessment for Dr. David A. Honey is supported by 1 primary source and 1 research finding. Key sources include "undefined". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
How does Dr. David A. Honey connect to other entities in the network?
Dr. David A. Honey is connected to 2 entities in the intelligence network, including AATIP (program) and InterNASA (organisation). Key relationships: AATIP: Statutory oversight authority ; InterNASA: Technology assessment authority.
What is Dr. David A. Honey's background and expertise?
Identity: Dr. Honey held the ODNI DS&T position during the informal cut-out phase (2016-2018), with explicit statutory authority for private sector technology assessment.
What organizations is Dr. David A. Honey affiliated with?
Dr. David A. Honey is connected to 1 organization: InterNASA (Technology assessment authority).
What research is Dr. David A. Honey associated with?
Dr. David A. Honey is documented in 1 source document, including .
What research findings mention Dr. David A. Honey?
Dr. David A. Honey appears in 1 research analysis document, including "undefined".
What are the alternative names or aliases for Dr. David A. Honey?
Dr. David A. Honey is also known as: David Honey and Dr. David Honey. These alternative names appear across different source documents and may reflect codenames, abbreviations, or historical references.
What external sources document Dr. David A. Honey?
Dr. David A. Honey is documented by 1 external source, including 1 reference. Notable references include "undefined".
Why is Dr. David A. Honey considered classified or significant?
Identity: Dr. Honey held the ODNI DS&T position during the informal cut-out phase (2016-2018), with explicit statutory authority for private sector technology assessment.
What is the historical timeline for Dr. David A. Honey?
Dr. David A. Honey is referenced across documents spanning 2016–2018, with activity noted in 2016 and 2018. This temporal range is derived from the primary source documents in the research archive.
ID: dr-david-honey
Type: person
Region: North America
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