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Abstract:

The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) was charted to perform independent technical analyses and evaluations of complex technical issues of Agency programs by using a diverse team of scientists and engineers from across the Agency. This is being accomplished successfully using the One NASA approach. As such, the NESC has become a pathfinder activity for the development of a One NASA organization. Numerous administrative hurdles had to be overcome in establishing the NESC as a true, One NASA organization. Improvements are needed in the areas of personnel records, payroll, benefits, directory services, IT, and property control among others.