http://www.govexec.comMs. Elizabeth (Beth) A. McGrath was sworn in as the Department’s first Deputy Chief Management Officer, a Senate-confirmed and politically appointed position, on July 1, 2010. Ms. McGrath leads the Department’s efforts to better synchronize, integrate and coordinate DoD business operations and serves as the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for matters relating to management and improvement of business operations. She also serves as the DoD Performance Improvement Officer and is responsible for formulating the legislatively mandated Departmental Strategic Management Plan.en-usFri, 21 Sep 2012 16:25:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/09/improving-business-operations-department-defense/58286/DoD Deputy Chief Management Officer Beth McGrath on the keys to improving business operations.Beth McGrathFri, 21 Sep 2012 16:25:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/09/improving-business-operations-department-defense/58286/Management - Promising PracticesPhoto by Caitlin Fairchild