Office of Management (Department of Education)

Office of Management (Department of Education) Type: Government Parent organization: [[U.S. Department of Education]] Employees: Executive: Assistant Secretary for Management Budget: Address: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 Website: https://www.ed.gov Creation Legislation: [[Department of Education Organization Act of 1979]] Wikipedia: Office of Management (Department of Education)

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Mission To provide high-quality, strategic management support to the U.S. Department of Education, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness in support of the Department's mission; managing resources, human capital, and infrastructure to enhance educational outcomes.

Services Human resources; Procurement; Information technology; Facilities management; Security

Regulations

Office of Management (OM)

The Office of Management (OM) within the U.S. Department of Education oversees the operational aspects that ensure the Department can effectively carry out its educational mission. OM manages critical support services like human resources, IT, procurement, and facilities, ensuring the Department operates efficiently and supports educational initiatives.

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Mission

The mission of OM is to deliver exceptional management services that enable the Department of Education to fulfill its mission of promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to education. This involves strategic management of the Department's human, financial, and technological resources to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Parent organization

OM is integral to the U.S. Department of Education, providing the backbone for management operations that support all educational programs and policies.

Legislation

The Office of Management was established under the Department of Education Organization Act of 1979, which structured the Department to include management services for operational support.

Partners

• General Services Administration (GSA)
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
• Other federal agencies for interdepartmental support

Number of employees

Publicly detailed employee numbers for OM are not available.

Organization structure

• Human Resources Services oversees recruitment, employee relations, and training.
• Information Technology manages the Department's IT infrastructure and support services.
• Administrative Services handles procurement, property management, and logistics.
• Security Office ensures the safety of personnel, information, and facilities.
• Planning and Evaluation Service focuses on strategic planning and performance assessment.

List of programs

OM supports rather than runs programs, including:

• Workforce development programs for Department employees
• IT modernization initiatives
• Facilities management for Department properties

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for OM is not itemized separately; it is part of the U.S. Department of Education's overall budget.

Leader

The Office of Management is led by the Assistant Secretary for Management.

Services provided

OM provides a broad range of management services including human resource management, IT support, procurement and contracting services, facilities and property management, security services, and strategic planning. These services are designed to optimize the Department's resources to better serve its educational objectives.

Regulations overseen

While not directly overseeing regulations, OM ensures compliance with federal management and administrative regulations affecting human resources, procurement, IT, and security within the Department.

Headquarters address

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202

Website

https://www.ed.gov

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:U.S. Department of Education#Office of Management