Office of the Chief Information Officer &
High Performance Computing and Communications
Office of Planning, Policy, and Analysis (OPPA) Mission
The Policy, Planning and Analysis Office manages the development and review of policies, plans, and procedures for management and use of IT resources, including all computing, telecommunications, and associated resources. The Office administers NOAA's multi-year strategic information resources planning process, including developing and administering NOAA's Strategic IT Plan and Operational Plan. The Office manages the capital planning and investment control process within NOAA and coordinates the selection, control, and evaluation reviews of IT initiatives and other proposals, including support to the NOAA IT Review Board. It manages the agenda, minutes, and action items of the NOAA CIO Council. The office oversees and coordinates activities regarding the E-Government Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Federal Information Quality Act, and the accessibility provisions of the Rehabilitation Act. The office is responsible for the development of NOAA-wide contractual arrangements that support acquisition of widely used computer and networking hardware, software, and services.
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