Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense Email Format
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
The Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense functions as the principal staff element for the Secretary of Defense, handling policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal oversight, and program evaluation. It encompasses the immediate offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, along with several senior defense leaders and staff offices established to support the department's responsibilities. Based in Washington, D.C., it maintains a small staff and operates within the Government Administration sector. Its work centers on coordinating decision-making and oversight for DoD programs and resource use, supporting policy and management activities for the department's leadership. More information is available at defense.gov.