NCO Mission, Vision, and Goals

NCO Mission Statement:
The National Coordination Office (NCO) supports the national Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program by providing technical expertise, planning, and coordination and by serving as the Program’s central point of contact.

NCO Vision Statement:
The National Coordination Office (NCO) continuously seeks to enhance its ability to be a catalyst for collaboration, exchange of information, and outreach to foster knowledge, methods, R&D, technology transfer, and innovation for U.S. global leadership in networking and information technology and its applications.

NCO Goals

• Support NITRD strategic planning and assessments.
• Enhance and expand participation in the NITRD Program.
• Enhance coordination among organizations with NIT R&D activities.
• Enhance collaboration among NITRD agencies and with the private sector.
• Support NITRD goals for technology transfer.
• Enhance outreach efforts and increase awareness of the NITRD Program.
• Support the NITRD Program through effective IT capabilities.
• Enhance, maintain and attract a high performing workforce.
• Seek opportunities to support NITRD interests and goals in the international arena.