This is a refreshing dose of sanity, considering his technology background and history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Felten). I look forward to seeing what he can accomplish in this position.
On the other hand, I have no idea how much influence this role actually has; we'll see how it goes over the next few years.
On balance, I feel comfortable classifying DRM systems as "anti-technology": they prevent the further advancement of technology past the vision of what the authors of the DRM system could think of and deigned to allow. More importantly, laws and policies that enforce DRM are anti-technology.
But in any case, a clarification then: against DRM enforced by law, such as via the DMCA, or enshrined into "standards" that are then used by governmental entities. DRM enforced solely by technology, without the backing of laws like the DMCA, is not necessarily a governmental issue, though it's still something to fight against.