When developing goals and objectives within the PCA, Program Plan and Project Plans (as described above), SMA goals and objectives should be included. Early consideration of SMA helps ensure mission success throughout the program/project life cycle.

 

NPR 7120.5C, NASA Program and Project Management Processes and Requirements, explains:

 

"The Project Manager and project team shall develop a Risk Management Plan, and incorporate it into the Project Plan, Part 3, Risk Management. Risk management should begin as early in formulation as possible." (Section 3.2.5.2.d )

 

Safety and mission success activity is a part of the risk management process and "the Project Manager shall ensure close integration with the appropriate Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) organization. The resulting plan shall be incorporated into the Project Plan, Part 3, Safety and Mission Assurance." (Section 3.2.1.2.i)