May 6, 2011
Office of Human Capital Management
TO: NASA Centers
Attn: Human Resources Directors
FROM: Agency Chief Learning Officer
SUBJECT: Annual Request for Nominations for NASA's Development Programs
One of the primary goals of the Office of Human Capital Management is to provide training and development initiatives that address today’s and tomorrow’s needs and enable mission success. The Agency's long term development programs play an integral role in accomplishing this goal.
We are pleased to solicit nominations for the 2012 leadership development programs. This request includes:
- NASA Fellowship Program
- NASA Foundations of Influence, Relationship, Success, and Teamwork (FIRST)
- NASA Mid-Level Leader Program (MLLP)
The call for these programs has been combined to provide a strategic approach to announcing NASA’s development opportunities allowing greater support for Center succession planning efforts. As always, candidate selection for these programs is based on the demonstrated potential of the nominee and match to the Agency’s needs and priorities including available funding. Our goal is to ensure that participants in these programs support NASA’s need to identify, develop, and retain talent for future leadership positions. Centers are encouraged to ensure that nominees reflect the diversity of individuals within their workforce.
Each development program has the same due date, in an effort to make this an easier process for the Center and the selection Boards. Applications for all programs are due
Friday, September 2, 2011. All applications are available through the NASA Electronic Forms System (http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/).
Please refer to the enclosed program information for detailed information on each program, including the appropriate form numbers. Thank you in advance for your support of these programs.
Veronica Marshall
Agency Chief Learning Officer
Enclosure
Officials-in-Charge of Headquarters Offices
Administrator/Mr. Bolden
Deputy Administrator/Ms. Garver
Associate Administrator/Mr. Scolese
Chief of Staff/Mr. Radzanowski
Associate Deputy Administrator/Mr. Keegan
Associate Deputy Administrator for Policy Integration/Dr. Keiser
Assistant Associate Administrator/Mr. Maples (Acting)
Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Liaison/Mr. Noble
Chief Financial Officer/Dr. Robinson
Chief Information Officer/Ms. Cureton
Chief Engineer/Dr. Ryschkewitsch
Chief Health and Medical Officer/Dr. Williams
Chief Safety and Mission Assurance/Mr. O’Connor
Chief Scientist/Dr. Abdalati
Chief Technologist/Dr. Braun
General Counsel/Mr. Wholley
Inspector General/Mr. Martin
Associate Administrator for Communications/Mr. Weaver
Associate Administrator for Diversity and Equal Opportunity/Ms. Manuel
Associate Administrator for Education/Mr. Melvin
Associate Administrator for Independent Program and Cost Evaluation/Dr. Hawes
Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations/Mr. O’Brien
Associate Administrator for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs/Mr. Statler
Associate Administrator for Small Business Programs/Mr. Delgado
Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate/Dr. Shin
Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Mission Directorate/Mr. Cooke
Associate Administrator for Science Mission Directorate/Dr. Weiler
Associate Administrator for Space Operations Mission Directorate/Mr. Gerstenmaier
Associate Administrator for Mission Support Directorate/Dr. Whitlow
- Assistant Administrator for Human Capital Management/Mr. Henn (Acting)
- Assistant Administrator for Strategic Infrastructure/Ms. Dominguez
- Executive Director, Headquarters Operations/Ms. Hollander (Acting)
- Executive Director, NSSC/Mr. Smith (Acting)
- Assistant Administrator for Agency Operations/Mr. Luedtke
- Assistant Administrator for Internal Controls and Management Systems/Mr. Becker
- Assistant Administrator for Procurement/Mr. McNally
- Assistant Administrator for Protective Services/Mr. Forsythe
- Director, NASA Management Office/Dr. Trinh
Directors, NASA Centers
Ames Research Center/Dr. Worden
Dryden Flight Research Center/Mr. McBride
Glenn Research Center/Mr. Lugo
Goddard Space Flight Center/Mr. Strain
Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Dr. Elachi
Johnson Space Center/Mr. Coats
Kennedy Space Center/Mr. Cabana
Langley Research Center/Ms. Roe
Marshall Space Flight Center/Mr. Lightfoot
Stennis Space Center/Mr. Scheuermann
cc:
Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Mr. Bowie
Deputy AA for Public Outreach/Mr. Ladwig
Executive Secretariat/Mr. Box
Office of the Administrator/Ms. Palacios
Office of the Administrator/Ms. Simms
Office of the Administrator/Ms. Sweeney
Office of the Deputy Administrator/Ms. Holland
Office of the Deputy Administrator/Ms. Manuel
Office of the Deputy Administrator/Mr. Mcintosh
Office of the Associate Administrator/Ms. Reynolds
Program |
Program Description |
Selection Criteria |
Forms |
Additional Information/
Questions |
Send the completed application package for each nominee directly to: |
Fellowship Program |
The NASA Fellowship provides high potential (GS-13 through SES) employees with the opportunity to attend world-class academic programs as a means of enhancing their management and leadership capabilities. These programs provide an excellent opportunity for participants to study and work with individuals Government-wide, nationally with industry participants, and globally with international students. |
High potential (GS-13 through SES) employees with at least two years of NASA service and have attended a minimum of two (2) Center or Agency level leadership development courses within the last 5 years. Applicants should include Center and Agency training taken to date, including course title and date in their applications. Applications not containing this information will be returned to the Centers and not forwarded to the Panel for further consideration.
Applications will not be accepted from those employees who have received a Fellowship for a short program within the last three years or a Fellowship for a long program within the last five years.
The Panel will not accept more than one nomination, per program from each Center. |
NASA Form 1793 and Form 1793A (long programs) or Form 1793B (short programs) |
http://fellowship.nasa.gov/
Maureen Dale
804-580-6182 |
SEVATEC Inc., Attn: Maureen Dale, NASA Fellowship Coordinator, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 110, Arlington, VA 22201. |
NASA FIRST |
NASA FIRST aims to develop a community of prospective future leaders who will have a full understanding of the Agency’s vision and mission areas. NASA FIRST inspires, motivates, and enlightens NASA’s next generation of Agency leaders. |
GS-11 and GS 12 employees in science, engineering, and the professional administrative fields with the foundational skills necessary for future success within the Agency. |
NASA Form 1792 and Form 1792A (supplement) |
Cindy Steele
202-358-3978 |
NASA Management Education Center, GSFC/Wallops Flight Facility, Attn: Rose Shea, Bldg. E-104, Code LE000, Wallops Island, VA 23337. |
Program |
Program Description |
Selection Criteria |
Forms |
Additional Information/
Questions |
Send the completed application package for each nominee directly to: |
Mid-Level Leader Program |
The NASA Mid-Level Leader Program (MLLP) is a 16 month program which provides significant leadership development for a diverse, Agency-wide group of individuals who have high potential for assuming greater leadership responsibilities in formal management or program/project management roles.
The program elements include:
- Curriculum focused on cohort building, collaboration and leading across traditional boundaries.
- Four core learning sessions, a three to six month career-broadening rotation, mentoring sessions with respected NASA leaders, professional coaching sessions, and other Individual Development Plan driven learning activities. Activities are spread out over the 16 months in order to provide maximum flexibility for the participant and the supervisor and in order to maintain continuity with the current Center.
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GS-13 and GS 14 employees with a least two years of NASA service and have attended a minimum of one (1) Center or Agency level leadership development courses within the last 5 years. Applicants should include Center and Agency training taken to date, including course title and date in their applications. Applications not containing this information will be returned to the Centers and not forwarded to the Panel for further consideration. |
NASA Form 1789 and Form 1789A (supplement) |
Debbie Markham
202-358-0961 |
NASA Management Education Center, GSFC/Wallops Flight Facility, Attn: Tiffany Barr-Stevens, Bldg. E-104, Code LE000, Wallops Island, VA 23337 |
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