MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK, NASA HEADQUARTERS SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE (SMD) (08 FEB 2008)

MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK, NASA HEADQUARTERS SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE (SMD) (08 FEB 2008)., This SMD Management Handbook serves as a guide to SMD team members and Agency partners on how SMD implements NASA�s and SMD�s policies and processes. While the NASA Science Plan articulates the �what and why� of our programs and projects, this Management Handbook describes the �how� for those who are planning and overseeing these programs and projects from NASA Headquarters. Chapter 2 describes the SMD organization, providing a top-level view of how responsibilities are allocated. Chapter 3 on strategic planning describes how we work with the science community to establish scientific priorities and how SMD uses those to define programs and projects. Chapters 4 and 5 are the core of the Handbook, describing processes and responsibilities for research management and flight program management and assessment. Chapter 6 does the same for technology program management. Chapter 7 defines how SMD manages its many partnerships through formal agreements, largely with the assistance the Office of External Relations. Chapter 8 defines processes for budget management and performance measurement. Chapter 9 describes SMD�s management tools and information systems. Chapter 10 describes SMD�s approach to education and public outreach, including the interface to the NASA Office of Education. Finally, Chapter 11 addresses administrative processes, including human capital and Headquarters operations and institutional activities.