Governance and Management of the Nuclear Security Enterprise

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)leads a nuclear security enterprise that includes three national laboratories, several production facilities, and an experimental test site. NNSA's mission is protect the American people by maintaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons stockpile; by reducing global nuclear threats; and by providing the U.S. Navy with safe, militarily effective naval nuclear propulsion plants. The FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act called for the National Academies, in partnership with the National Academy of Public Administration, to track and assess progress over 2016-2020 to reform governance and management of the enterprise. Governance and Management of the Nuclear Security Enterprise assesses the effectiveness of reform efforts and makes recommendations for further action. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 National and Departmental Leadership and Coordination 3 Management Practices Within NNSA 4 Maximizing the Contributions of NNSA's M&O Partners 5 Looking to the Future Appendixes Appendix A: Study Charge Documents Appendix B: Study Methodology and Data Collection Appendix C: Pit Production Program Management Structures and Practices Appendix D: Summaries of the Study's Four Interim Reports Appendix E: Biographical Information for Panel Members and Staff Appendix F: Acronyms Appendix G: Selected Bibliography