Office of Information Management
(Reports to the Office of Resource Management)

Mission and Functions

Mission

The Office of Information Management provides a broad range of information technology services in support of the Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS).

Functions

• Develops internal management systems and assists HSS comply with information technology statutes, regulations, and policies. Counsels and advises HSS managers on information technology requirements, capabilities, and limitations. Develops and proposes procedures for program implementation assisting in the canvassing of sources and candidates to acquire technology and in the programmatic steps required to affect its use.

• Manages special programs such as implementation of new internet and intranet-based programs, classified processing, eGov initiatives and collaboration/workflow systems.

• Manages the HSS enterprise architecture; certification and accreditation of software systems; maintenance of exhibit 300's and exhibit 53's; and the implementation of other information technology requirements. Ensures the operations, maintenance, and security of HSS Department-wide databases and systems in support of the HSS missions in health, safety, and security.

• Manages technology-related organizational change and advises HSS managers of the potential impact on operational efficiencies, resource utilization, and relationships to other major organizational components. Recommends alternatives, if appropriate.

• Evaluates emerging management technologies, and analyze methods, processes, procedures, and functions to improve organizational effectiveness and business processes.

• Serves as the central liaison to the Office of the Chief Information Officer for information technology deployment and operations within HSS. Manages the HSS web presence, the HSS cyber security program, and serves as the implementing agent within HSS for the DOE Common Operating Environment (COE).

• Assists HSS program offices with the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) reporting requirements and Quality Assurance implementation programs.

• Manages the operation of the Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System (NMMSS).

• Monitors information reporting processes and data quality in NMMSS that might negatively impact Departmental nuclear material accounting and inventory to improve data quality and avoid safeguards problems.

• Oversees the development and implementation of the DOE standardized site core nuclear materials accountability system software product (LANMAS).