Parallel Orbits—Comparing DoW and NASA Financial Approaches for Mission Success
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMTue
Ballroom 4
Speakers
Dale Smith
Chief Financial Officer
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) stands at the forefront of space exploration, serving as the lead center for the Space Launch System (SLS), Human Landing System (HLS), and a critical hub for deep space human habitation. However, managing the resources required to propel humanity to the Moon and Mars requires a financial approach that is as robust as the engineering itself.  In this session, we will explore how NASA navigates the complex intersection of high-stakes mission priorities and fiscal stewardship. We will provide an inside look at the current resource landscape at MSFC and compare with DoW's/Army's resource management framework to highlight opportunities for shared learning.