Justice Management Division
Serving Justice - Securing Results

Mission

Management and oversight of acquisition in the Department of Justice is the responsibility of the Chief Acquisition Officer with the assistance of the Senior Procurement Executive. The primary responsibility for procurement within the Department resides with the Bureau Procurement Chiefs.

Functions and Responsibilities

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 established that the head of each executive agency appoint or designate a non-career employee as the Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO). According to the Act, the CAO is to have acquisition management as that official’s primary duty, advise and assist the head of the agency regarding the management of the agency’s acquisition activities, and either assume the responsibilities of the Procurement Executive or immediately supervise the Procurement Executive. The functions of the CAO include:

• Monitoring the performance of acquisition activities and acquisition programs in DOJ
• Increasing the use of full and open competition in the acquisition of property and services in DOJ
• Increasing appropriate use of performance-based contracting and performance specifications within DOJ
• Making acquisition decisions consistent with all applicable laws and establishing clear lines of authority, accountability, and responsibility within DOJ
• Managing the direction of acquisition policy for DOJ
• Developing and maintaining an acquisition career management program in DOJ
• As part of the strategic planning and performance evaluation process: (1) assessing the requirements established for DOJ personnel regarding knowledge and skill in acquisition resources management; (2) developing strategies and specific plans for hiring, training and professional development; and (3) reporting to the AG on the progress made in improving acquisition management capability

Department of Justice Acquisition Regulations System