OUR CULTURE

Our Mission

We inform decisions that shape the Nation’s future.

Our Vision

We advance the art and science of decision-making by applying systems thinking.

We enhance the Nation’s security by helping decision-makers address complex issues.

We strengthen public institutions by translating decisions into action.

Our Values

Public Service:

We are guided by the Nation’s interests.

Impact:

We make a difference in missions that are vital to the Nation.

Integrity:

We safeguard objectivity—as trusted agents, we live by the highest ethical standards.

Initiative:

We anticipate challenges and take action.

Collaboration:

We build effective teams and trusted relationships with our clients, our colleagues, and our partners.

Excellence:

We deliver quality in all that we do.

Our Goals

Thought Leader:

We are thought leaders in applying systems thinking to vital decisions confronting the Nation.

Preferred Provider:

We are a preferred provider of objective and insightful analyses.

Preferred Partner:

We are a preferred partner of organizations and individuals that share our commitment to objectivity and integrity.

Preferred Employer:

We are a preferred employer of talented professionals who are dedicated to our corporate values.

Responsible Steward:

We are a responsible steward of the corporation’s enduring capacity for public service.