NCO/NITRD Mission and Vision Statements
Mission:
To formulate and promote Federal information technology research and development to meet national goals.
Vision:
To advance the broad national interest in information technology as a transforming force for societal and economic good. To support this aim, the NCO serves as:
- The focal point for coordination and policy development for the cross-agency Federal IT R&D program, guiding the IT R&D organizations and activities and fostering collaboration among Federal agencies, university researchers, industry, and other members of the IT community.
- A source of timely, high-quality, technically accurate, in-depth information on IT R&D accomplishments, new directions, and critical challenges that IT leaders, policy makers and the public can use to maximize social and economic benefits.
- A highly effective team of independent, technically expert, service-oriented professionals committed to advancing the mission of the NCO.
