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Office of Procurement Policy and Oversight (CG-913)
Mission:
Build and nurture a service-wide acquisition workforce and dynamic environment that promotes Coast Guard mission success while preserving the public trust. Through business partnerships, teamwork, innovation and reform, excel as business leaders in government and stewards of public funds.
Vision:
A world-class acquisition organization that ensures timely delivery of best value products and services in support of the Coast Guard mission and public policy objectives.
Strategic Priorities:
- Maintain the public trust by developing, implementing, and managing programs that promote and ensure good stewardship.
- Dedicate resources to recruit, create and sustain a well-trained, professional acquisition workforce including career programs for procurement, finance and technical representatives service-wide (civilian and military).
- Create an environment that promotes innovation, empowerment, risk-taking, and maximizes use of technology in pursuit of the acquisition mission and vision.
- Analyze program needs and buying patterns for application of strategic sourcing opportunities and development of self-directed buying vehicles for the customer.
- Proactively integrate socio-economic programs into acquisition strategies.
- Manage by results utilizing a robust performance measurement program to improve organizational performance and productivity.
- Seek continuous improvement of acquisition management and processes towards achieving excellence in customer and employee satisfaction and high standards of business acumen.
- Lead in implementing presidential management initiatives.