1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1551Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1551a71 Lesson Date: 2005-01-01a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Submitted by: Donald R. mendozaa71 Authored by: Ronald C WinterlinSubject: In-House vs. Out-of-House Staffing Mix Abstract: The original AATT acquisition strategy identified a
2、 rough 70/30 % funding split between procurement and in-house dollars spent. Research and technical support organizations were allowed to make specific decisions in these matters as long as overall project and procurement guidelines and requirements were generally being met. A number of inputs to th
3、e AATT request for “lessons learned” emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong core competency in air traffic management research within the civil service staff. Maintaining a core competency is considered critical when adjusting to funding shortfalls, as well as maintaining appropriate tech
4、nical focus and research product development. Additionally, certain contract support is more appropriate for on-site, as compared to off-site, out-of-the-area contract task support. Description of Driving Event: There is no single “driving event.” Lesson(s) Learned: The key “lesson learned” here is
5、that core technical research and associated research support should be maintained within the NASA research cadre and on-site contractors. Recommendation(s): All levels of management should recognize and support during all phases of programs and projects Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction o
6、r networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-the critical importance of this. When programs and projects get into implementation and likely guideline and budget reductions and/or risks need to be addressed, the existence of an in-house core staff to carry on the critical functions of the proj
7、ect becomes key to the eventual successful completion of the work. Cost and resource estimates must plan and take this into account and those making resource and funding decisions must recognize and respect it. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission
8、Directorate(s): a71 Aeronautics & Space Transportation Technologya71 Biological and Physical Researcha71 Earth Sciencea71 Human Exploration & Development of Spacea71 Space ScienceAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Human Resources & Educationa71 Program and Project Managementa71 Risk Management/AssessmentAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Organization: ARCProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
