NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 3435.1D Effective Date: December 07, 2020 Expiration Date: December 07, 2025

Subject: NASA Performance Management System for the Senior Executive Service (Updated with Change 1, on August 3, 2023)

Responsible Office: Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer

Chapter 2. Basic System Provisions

2.1 Appraisal Period

2.1.1 The Agency's performance appraisal period is October 1 through September 30.

2.1.2 Senior Executives receive an Annual Summary Rating.

a. The minimum period of performance that will be completed before a performance rating can be given is 90 days.

b. The Rating Official may end the appraisal period at any time after the minimum appraisal period is completed, if there is an adequate basis on which to appraise and rate the senior executive(s).

c. The Rating Official may not appraise and rate any career executive within 120 days after the beginning of a new Presidential administration.

2.2 Summary Performance Levels

2.2.1 The system includes five summary performance levels:

a. Level 5 (Distinguished)

b. Level 4 (Meritorious)

c. Level 3 (Successful)

d. Level 2 (Minimally Satisfactory)

e. Level 1 (Unsatisfactory)

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