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Skip framework navigation to main content 1.0 Program Management
    1.2 Program Management Planning
        1.2.1 Develop Formulation Authorization Document (FAD), Program Commit Agreement (PCA) & Program and Project Plans
            1.2.1.3 Ensure Adequate Resources For Mission Success

1.2.1.3 Ensure Adequate Resources For Mission Success

Budgeting and resource planning involves the establishment of a reasonable project baseline budget, and the capability to analyze changes to that baseline resulting from technical and/or schedule changes.
 
Resource Planning for SMA Activities: Within the overall program/project baseline, it is important to ensure that adequate resources are allocated throughout the program life cycle for the SMA mission success budget and personnel. Tradeoffs made down the road due to lack of SMA resources can seriously impact the risks and final outcome for a program or project.
 
The basic personnel management function is a sometimes overlooked area when considering S&MA activities. In particular, the staffing and skill levels are very important to the assurance of safety and mission success.
 
Resource Planning References:
  1. NASA Integrated Action Team (NIAT) Report, Enhancing Mission Success- A Framework for the FutureLinks to a different Web site, Part 8.
  2. Section 4.5 of the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook SP-610Sexternal linkLinks to a different Web site.
  3. Several sections on resource planning in the NASA text Readings In Program Control (SP-6103):
    • Cost Estimating Methods for Advanced Space Systems
    • But What Will It Cost? The Evolution of NASA Cost Estimating
    • Improving Cost Efficiency in Large Programs
    • Estimating the Costs of Human Space Exploration

PBMA Video Nuggets on This Subject:

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Antonio EliasMission Success Requires Systems Engineering And Quality Personnel
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Antonio Elias
Sr. Vice President, Orbital Sciences Corporation
Video Running Time -- 0:43

Richard WeissThe Role of a Deputy Manager for Resources
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Richard Weiss
PAAC Projects Manager, Boeing
Video Running Time -- 0:57

William WorrallPlan Early to Accommodate for Shrinking Resources
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William Worrall
Former Project Manager, Space Science Mission Operations (GSFC)
Video Running Time -- 1:09

Richard WeissAcquire Adequate Funding Upfront
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Richard Weiss
PAAC Projects Manager, Boeing
Video Running Time -- 2:42




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