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 ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 National and Departmental Leadership and Coordination3 Management Practices Within NNSA4 Maximizing the Contributions of NNSA's M&O Partners5 Looking to the FutureAppendixesAppendix A: Study Charge DocumentsAppendix B: Study Methodology and Data CollectionAppendix C: Pit Production Program Management Structures and PracticesAppendix D: Summaries of the Study's Four Interim ReportsAppendix E: Biographical Information for Panel Members and StaffAppendix F: AcronymsAppendix G: Selected Bibliography