We are the Department of Commerce, Office of Administrative Services; are a recognized leader in providing administrative services in the Federal Government; recognize that our customers’ success is our success; are comprised of "Centers of Excellence" and we proactively collaborate with our customers to provide strong planning guidance, policy and oversight, and program support; recognize that information technology is a critical element in the delivery of our services; attract and hire the best; are committed to individual development for all of our employees; are one high-performing team within and across our functional areas; encourage innovation and expect accountability; achieve strength through diversity; are committed to being good stewards of taxpayers’ funds; are committed to treating and rewarding all employees fairly and equitably; and are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive workplace for our employees and our customers.

The mission of the Office of Administrative Services is to provide quality support services, enabling the Department of Commerce Operating Units to focus on their core missions.

Provide customer-focused, quality support services.

Create a performance-based, results-oriented organization and culture.

Ensure OAS products and services are cost competitive.

Create an environment that promotes proactive, open, two-way communications, both internal and external to OAS.

Create an environment that promotes team-building and collaboration across OAS and with customers.

Integrate technology into OAS business processes.

Maintain a safe, healthy work environment.

Broaden the business and technical knowledge and skills of the OAS workforce.

Build a continual learning and knowledge-sharing organization.