First-time fed considering offer with NOAA (OCIO / High Performance Computing & Communications) What is the environment like?

I’ve spent my entire career in the private sector (enterprise tech/digital platform leadership) and have never worked for the federal government before. Before making the leap, I’d love to get a realistic perspective on what it’s actually like on the ground:
Work Culture & Pace: How is the day-to-day culture within NOAA’s OCIO? Is the environment collaborative, or does it feel heavily bureaucratic compared to the private sector?Leadership & Innovation: How receptive is the division to modern tech practices, cloud migration, and enterprise AI governance?Private-to-Public Transition: For anyone who made the jump from corporate tech to federal IT/OCIO, what was the biggest culture shock or adjustment for you?General Quality of Life: How are morale, workload management, and overall job satisfaction within the office right now?
I really appreciate any insights, advice, or honest feedback from current or former NOAA employees!