TechNet Augusta 2026

Chris P. Manning
Capability Program Executive
Capability Program Executive Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (CPE ISW)


Mr. Chris P. Manning assumed the role of Capability Program Executive for Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (CPE ISW) on June 9, 2026. As the CPE, he provides technical and managerial oversight for the development and acquisition of the Army’s portfolio of intelligence; electronic warfare; cyber; integrated base defense; force protection; positioning, navigation, and timing; biometrics; and target recognition acquisition programs. These capabilities, spanning more than 70 Programs of Record and Quick Reaction Capabilities and valued at $12.7 billion across the Army Future Years Defense Program, provide a more detailed understanding of the battlefield. Formerly, Mr. Manning was the Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command and Control (C2) and Counter C2, where he led acquisition reform efforts to accelerate rapid fielding of mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter. As the Deputy, Mr. Manning focused on streamlining acquisition processes to reduce redundancies and inefficiencies across the acquisition enterprise. He advised the Portfolio Acquisition Executive and other Army Senior Leaders on the optimization of resource allocation to make trade-offs that meet warfighter needs more efficiently. Concurrently, Mr. Manning served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology, DASA(R&T), where he was the principal planner, coordinator, and reviewer for the detailed management of research, exploratory development, and advanced development programs. Mr. Manning was responsible for technical oversight, research policy, and professional development for more than 13,000 Army Scientists and Engineers. Prior to DASA(R&T), Mr. Manning served as the Deputy Director for Force Development, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 and was responsible for planning, programming, and budgeting research, development, and acquisition for the Army’s major investment programs totaling $30 billion annually. Mr. Manning began his career as an officer in the Army after graduating from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He later served in several Army civilian Acquisition Program Manager positions in various Program Executive Offices for over 12 years. Mr. Manning’s experience includes numerous science and technology (S&T) leadership roles and Senior Executive leadership experience in Army Labs. He earned his master’s degree in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, while also graduating with a master’s certificate in technology management from the Wharton School.

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