NTIA works to spur innovation, encourage competition, help create jobs, and provide consumers with more choices and better quality telecommunications products and services at lower prices. OPAD is staffed by analysts trained in economics, engineering, business administration, and the law. OPAD supports NTIA's role as the principal adviser to the President on telecommunications and information policies. Its goal is to enhance the public interest by generating, articulating, and advocating creative and influential policies and programs in the telecommunications and information sectors that promote innovation, competition, consumer welfare, and economic and social opportunities for all. OPAD analyzes a wide range of issues affecting telecommunications and information.
Interns are welcome for either a semester or longer duration.