DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (DA&M)
Under the direction of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the DA&M is the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on DoD-wide organizational and administrative management matters. The DA&M is responsible for the following functions:
l Advise and assist the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on administration and organization within the Department of Defense.
l Provide policy guidance to DoD Components and coordinate on administrative and organizational matters.
l Review, evaluate, and develop recommendations to improve the organization, functions, and management of DoD activities and programs.
l Develop and maintain organizational charters for the OSD, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and other DoD activities, as required.
l Provide policy guidance, coordinate, and oversee administration of assigned programs, including the DoD Committee Management Program, the DoD Management Headquarters Program, and the DoD Privacy Program.
l Develop policy, provide program oversight, and serve as the DoD focal point for DoD Quality Management matters.
l Administer the Historical Program of the OSD and coordinate DoD Historical Program activities.
l Administer the DoD Civilian Honorary and Incentive Awards Program.
l Analyze and control workyear requirements for the OSD and other assigned activities.
l Administer the Management Control Program for the OSD and other assigned activities.
l Develop and coordinate DoD policy for the implementation of the DoD Freedom of Information Act Program.
l Participate in planning, programming, and budgeting activities related to DA&M responsibilities.
l Promote coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding on matters under DA&M cognizance within the DoD and between the DoD, other Government Agencies, and the public.
l Serve on boards, committees, and other groups concerned with matters pertaining to the functions and responsibilities assigned to the DA&M and represent the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on such matters outside the DoD.
In addition, the DA&M serves as the Director, Washington Headquarters Services, a DoD Field Activity (DoDD 5110.4).