The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the business functions of Jefferson Lab.
These functions include procurement, facilities management resources and services including civil construction, security, property management, legal counsel, and Human Resources.
The Laboratory Budget and Program Support Office is responsible for lab-wide and division budget development, tracking, and providing budget forecasts. The Office also submits the Biennial Budget to the State of Virginia and the Annual Budget to the Department of Energy.
PA's primary responsibility is to prove to JSA and the Government that the Lab is meeting contractual obligations, whether H.50 elements or otherwise. Secondary responsibilities include performance improvement.