PURPOSE

The NASA Performance Management System for the Senior Executive Service (SES) encourages excellence in performance; facilitates the accurate evaluation of performance based on results; provides for the systematic appraisal of performance; and provides a basis for pay, awards, development, retention, removal, and other personnel decisions. The system enhances the achievement of Agency goals by expecting and encouraging managerial excellence in individual and organizational performance and holding executives accountable for results. The system focuses on improved communication and clarity of goals and provides for participative performance planning; setting and communicating individual and organizational goals and expectations that are linked to strategic planning initiatives and the results-oriented goals of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993; continual performance monitoring to assess achievements; and annual appraisals of performance using measures that balance individual and organizational results with customer, employee, and stakeholder perspectives.

APPLICABILITY

This NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) applies to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities and the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC). In consonance with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. § 2), and the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (31 U.S.C. § 901 et seq.), nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the Inspector General's or the Chief Financial Officer's authority regarding members of the SES or SES positions within those organizations.