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About the NOAA Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO) provides comprehensive, NOAA-wide technical, programmatic guidance and staff support to the Office of the Under Secretary in the areas of facilities management, i.e. real and personal property, project planning and management; internal control Freedom of Information Act competitive sourcing, OIG/GAO liaison; safety and environmental compliance and other administrative support services. The office provides policy, management and operational direction for the four geographical regions and NOAA-wide guidance and direction for the Directives and Records Management Programs. The office also administers the NOAA-wide Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity programs.

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer's responsibilities include:

• Providing executive leadership and direction for the agency.
• Overseeing NOAA's financial, human and facilities resources.
• Coordinating activities and communications across Line and Staff Offices.
• Managing official correspondence, scheduling, and interagency information for the Chief Administrative Officer.
• Establishing and monitoring implementation of Agency and Departmental policies and procedures for administrative functions affecting program processes in NOAA's operating units.
• Coordinating implementation of government-wide, Agency and Departmental management initiatives, and
• Managing the agency's headquarter offices located in Silver Spring, MD.