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SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE ROTATIONAL TRAINING November 9, 2011. SMART. Program Overview. Program Goals: Provide Safety and Mission Assurance exposure to Flight Projects, and Applied Engineering and Technology managers and engineers through rotational assignments
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SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE ROTATIONAL TRAININGNovember 9, 2011 SMART
Program Overview • Program Goals: • Provide Safety and Mission Assurance exposure to Flight Projects, and Applied Engineering and Technology managers and engineers through rotational assignments • Further foster collaboration between FPD, AETD and SMA • Program Methodology: Program include developmental assignments within Code 300 supporting flight projects, instruments and launch operations • Target Participants: Flight project/instrument/systems managers and engineers • Program Advisory Board Members: Maria So (Chair), Rob Sticka (Co-Chair), PradeepSinha (Program Manager), Eric Isaac, Mike Kelly, Carolyn Dent, John Wolfgang and Ed Amatucci • Management Commitment: Endorsed by the Director’s of 300/400/500
Program Development • SMART Process • Application Process, Candidate Selection and Assignment • Program Initiation and Performance • Program Completion • Program Responsibilities • Advisory Board and Program Manager • Applicant/Mentee, Mentor and Supervisor • Program Elements • Position Descriptions • Rotational Assignments • Performance Plan and Reviews • Program Handbook • SMA Functions • SMA Competencies • Training Curriculum • SMART Web Site
SMART Process Flow Area of Focus:
Pilot Program Implementation • Mark Hubbard (442) accepted Position in Code 323 • Jean-Marie Denis (562) working in Systems Review Office • NasirKashem (550) accepted Position in Code 322 • Jack Shue (563) with SMA Chief Engineer • Arturo Ferrer (581) in Software Assurance (Graduated, returned to AETD)
Full Implementation Key Actions • Increase assignment and program flexibility • Focus on nominations from flight project management and engineering pool • Partner with OHCM for Management and Leadership Training • “Expose SMA principles & activities to managers and engineers for the Betterment of the Center” • http://sma.gsfc.nasa.gov/smart/index.php