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Office of Administration
Director of Administration: Henry Valiulis

The Office of Administration, directed by Henry M. Valiulis, oversees and coordinates those units that provide management and administrative support services for the agency, such as human resources management; public affairs; equal opportunity and affirmative employment programs; procurement; telecommunications management; personal property management; mail, files and records management; printing services; supply management; and facilities management services.  Mr. Valiulis is a member of the agency's Executive Committee and also serves as the agency's Senior Executive Officer.  The Office of Administration is organized into five major components:

  Bureau of Human Resources
This bureau, directed by Keith Earley, serves as the agency's human resources office, including recruiting staff, administering employee benefits, labor relations, career management, and employee development programs.
Office of Equal Opportunity
This office, directed by Lynn E. Cousins handles a variety of programs and responsibilities designed to protect the rights of agency employees, including resolution of discrimination or similar types of complaints, and to increase the diversity of the agency workforce.  In addition to addressing employee concerns, the office handles questions and complaints regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in agency programs.
Office of Public Affairs
Under the direction of William G. Poulos, the Office of Public Affairs functions as the agency's primary contact with the news media and Congressional caseworkers. In addition to handling inquiries from the media and Congress, its duties include preparation and distribution of press releases and a variety of publications that provide information on the agency's benefit programs.
  Acquisition Management
  The Division of Acquisition Management is supervised by Karen A. Bentall .  This division has primary responsibility for managing the agency's procurement and contracting activities (including selection, award, administration, and close-out), telecommunications, and accountable property management.
  Real Property Management
  The Division of Real Property Management is supervised by Scott L. Rush.  This division has primary responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the headquarters facility.  The division is also responsible for managing the agency's mail, files and records storage, supply, and printing activities.

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