Employee Orientation - Kennedy Space Center
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AA - CENTER DIRECTOR
Kennedy Space Center's strategic core business is to provide space systems processes, test and launch techniques, and develop associated technologies that assist NASA in advancing space exploration and commerce.  In leading KSC to success, the Center Director and executive staff set, communicate, and deploy Agency/Enterprise/KSC values and performance expectations; allocate resources and evaluate performance; and align KSC to meet Agency, Enterprise, and future customer expectations.

AJ - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE
The Equal Opportunity Office ensures a progressive and effective EO program at the Kennedy Space Center that meets Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), NASA, and Center goals and objectives.

BA - HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
The Human Resources Office is a proactive organization that champions diversity and is innovative in providing consistent, high quality human capital management solutions to KSC employees and the general public. 

CC - OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COUNSEL
The Chief Counsel’s Office provides proactive and preventive legal/business advice and services to customers on all areas of law and policy which affect KSC operations/interests and the implementation of the NASA Strategic Plan. 

EA - INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL AUTHORITY AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT OFFICE
The Directorate provides leadership in the development, implementation, and management of the Center’s Systems Management and Business Systems policies, processes, and standards, and enables the successful execution of the Programs and Projects by performing independent assessment and providing technical consultation.

GG - OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Chief Financial Officer provides for the centralized planning and analysis of all KSC Project and Program resources and provides the focal point to ensure a uniform Center posture for the development and execution of resources decisions. As a service organization, the Office is charged with the statutory responsibility for the financial management activities of the Center and the functional management responsibilities for oversight of all KSC Project and Program financial operations.

IT- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DIRECTORATE
The IT directorate provides development, integration, and operations in supporting the current and advanced information technology and communications needs of KSC institutional and NASA program customers. 

JP - CAPE CANAVERAL SPACEPORT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
The Cape Canaveral Spaceport Management Office provides contract management and administration for J-BOSC, utilizing innovative business practices, assuring high levels of customer satisfaction in a cost-effective manner.  The office seeks opportunities for improvement via consolidated services between the 45 SW and KSC.

OP - PROCUREMENT OFFICE
The Procurement Office acquires goods and services in accordance with all statutes, rules, regulations, and policies applicable to Kennedy Space Center; to effectively support Kennedy Space Center directorates in the acquisition process while promoting efficient job performance and integrity; and supports the mission and the goals established through the NASA strategic planning process. 

PH - SHUTTLE PROCESSING DIRECTORATE
The Shuttle Processing Directorate maintains world-class expertise in all elements of processing and applies that expertise to current and future human space flight challenges. 

RA - EXPLORATION OFFICE
The Exploration Office leads and focuses Center efforts in alignment of the NASA Exploration Initiative and ensures the Center supports the needs and requirements of the Exploration Initiative.

SA - SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE DIRECTORATE
The Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Directorate integrally sustains and strengthens the success of the Kennedy Space Center mission serving as an independent, value-added partner and Agency leader in S&MA expertise. The Directorate plans, establishes, implements, and directs all S&MA functions for KSC responsible activities ensuring compliance with Federal, Agency, Program, KSC, and contract S&MA requirements and controls.

TA - SPACEPORT SERVICES
Spaceport Services provides safe, reliable and cost effective services to KSC customers. The directorate partners with customers utilizing innovative approaches in planning, implementation, and stewardship to enable the success of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport.

UB - ISS/PAYLOAD PROCESSING DIRECTORATE
The International Space Station/Payload Processing directorate directs and manages the launch site support, ground processing, and integration of Space Shuttle payloads, payload carriers, and Space Station components including assembly elements, resupply cargo, and utilization experiments. The directorate manages the site facilities, ground support equipment, checkout systems, and ground transportation systems. 

VA - LAUNCH SERVICES PROGRAM
The Launch Services Program provides leadership, expertise and cost effective services in the areas of commercial launch services and payload carriers to satisfy Agency-wide space transportation requirements and maximizes the opportunity for mission success.

XA - EXTERNAL RELATIONS
The External Relations Directorate provides public access to the space program through direct relationships built with government and industry representatives, academic institutions, community organizations, media services and the public. 

YA - SPACEPORT ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Spaceport Engineering and Technology develops advanced spaceport technologies and systems that enable safer, lower cost of access to space and extended human space exploration using innovative and integrated science and engineering techniques. This mission is accomplished in partnership with other KSC organizations, NASA Centers, Government Agencies, industry, and academia.

 








 
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