Jim Anderson serves as the Chief of the Office of Budget & Administration (OBA) which is responsible for managing the budget planning and execution processes, as well as administrative services for BOEM. Mr. Anderson also serves as the Bureau's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining BOEM Mr. Anderson held positions in the Office of Management and Budget, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the National Park Service. Mr. Anderson completed his undergraduate degree at Northeastern University and obtained a graduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania.