Our Mission

The Office of Partnerships and Program Development reports to the Manager, Oak Ridge Offices (ORO). This office establishes and administers partnership activities with other federal agencies, state and local governments, universities, and private industry; administers transfer of technology from management and operating contractors to private industry; administers Work for Others agreements with federal agencies and other organizations; administers grants and contracts with colleges, universities, and private organizations for conducting research, development, and educational programs; and identifies and promotes new business and program opportunities for the ORO complex.

Our Vision

The Office of Partnerships and Program Development fosters innovative partnerships and new programs built upon the strengths of the Oak Ridge Complex. These partnerships support changing national priorities and promote a vibrant regional and national economy.

Our Core Values to Implement Our Vision

Customer Oriented

	Listen and be responsive
	Be flexible and innovative
	Serve as a customer advocate

We believe that providing excellent customer service is an essential business practice at the Oak Ridge Complex. As such, we are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction by being sensitive and responsive to customer needs. We will seek to promote an Oak Ridge Complex that is flexible in addressing customer needs and we will promote innovative approaches to doing business with the Oak Ridge Complex. We will be known as the “Customers’ Ombudsman.”

A Corporate View

	Promote an Oak Ridge-wide perspective
	Encourage teaming within DOE and with contractors and customers
	Be open and treat others with fairness, integrity, and respect

The strength of the Oak Ridge Complex lies in our diverse resources and capabilities. We combine the world’s premier multiprogram laboratory with leading edge manufacturing and engineering facilities and an unparalleled reputation for educational science and engineering programs. The combination of these capabilities is what draws customers to Oak Ridge. We will seek to promote access to these capabilities with a philosophy that values fairness, integrity, and respect.