Welcome to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer!

Congratulations on your new position. Welcome to NOAA and the OCAO Team. We are delighted you have joined us. You are joining a group of dedicated and talented employees. Your contribution is important to ensure our sustained success and growth.

NOAA is a highly esteemed agency that is dedicated to its core values: people, integrity, excellence, teamwork, science, service, and stewardship.

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer provides comprehensive, NOAA-wide technical, programmatic guidance and staff support to the NOAA Under Secretary in the areas of:

• Real Property Facilities and Logistics,
• Safety and Environmental Compliance,
• Audit and Information Management,
• Civil Rights, and
• Deemed Exports.

This website has been created to help you become more familiar with NOAA and the OCAO. It provides information that you should review prior to your first day, during your first week, and other employee resources that you may find helpful.