The Johnson Space Center workforce is divided into a number of organizations. These organizations, listed alphabetically by mail code, are further subdivided into smaller functional groups such as divisions and branches.
For a different view of JSC's top-level organizations, take a look at the
Graphical Organization Chart (PDF 1.27 Mb).
AA - Office of the Director
JSC Director Michael L. Coats plans, organizes and directs all activities required to accomplish the missions assigned to JSC.
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AA2 - Strategic Partnerships
N. Wayne Hale Jr. serves as the Deputy Associate Administrator for Strategic Partnerships.
AB - Office of the Deputy Director
JSC Deputy Director Ellen Ochoa shares the responsibilities of the Director and serves as acting director when necessary.
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AB - Office of the Associate Director (Technical)
James M. Heflin serves as JSC's Associate Director (Technical).
AC - Office of the Associate Director (Management)
JSC Associate Director Melanie W. Saunders is responsible for all institutional activities at JSC and the White Sands Test Facility, N.M.
AC - Chief of Staff
Bobby J. Watkins serves as JSC's Chief of Staff.
AD - External Relations
As the Director of External Relations, Ellen E. Conners oversees the functions of Community Relations, Education, Public Affairs, and University Research.
AF - Advanced Planning
David C. Leestma serves as the Manager, Advanced Planning.
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AH - Human Resources Office
The Human Resources Office, headed by Director Natalie V. Saiz, is responsible for planning and implementing a human resources program.
AJ - Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, headed by Director Deborah H. Urbanski, plans, directs and administers all Federal Equal Opportunity Programs related to JSC employees.
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AK - Chief Knowledge Officer
Jean E. Engle serves as the Chief Knowledge Officer for the Center.
AL - Legal Office
The Legal Office, headed by Chief Counsel Bernard J. Roan, provides in-depth legal support to the center's activities, including satellite installations and offices.
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BA - Office of Procurement
The Office of Procurement, headed by Director Debra L. Johnson, provides matrixed business management support for JSC as an institution and, individually, for the program/project offices and directorates.
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CA - Flight Crew Operations Directorate
The Flight Crew Operations Directorate, headed by Director Brent Jett, is responsible for overall planning, direction and management of flight crew operations and JSC aircraft program activities.
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DA - Mission Operations Directorate
The Mission Operations Directorate, headed by Director Paul Hill, plans, directs, manages and implements overall mission operations including the space shuttle and space station programs.
EA - Engineering Directorate
The Engineering Directorate, headed by Director Steve Altemus, is responsible for providing engineering design, development and test support for space flight programs assigned to JSC, such as the space shuttle, space station and advanced spacecraft.
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IA - Information Resources and Chief Information Officer
The Information Resources Directorate, headed by Director and Chief Information Officer Larry N. Sweet, is responsible for implementing Center and Agency information resources initiatives.
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JA - Center Operations Directorate
The Center Operations Directorate, headed by Director Joel B. Walker, is responsible for ensuring the availability of facilities and services necessary for the operation of JSC.
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KA - Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Office
Eileen K. Stansbery serves as the Acting Director of the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Office.
LA - Agency Chief Financial OfficerChief Financial Officer
Cathy L. Claunch serves as the Acting Chief Financial Officer for the agency.
MA - Space Shuttle Program Office
The Space Shuttle Program Office, headed by Manager John P. Shannon, is responsible for all space shuttle activities.
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NA - Safety and Mission Assurance Office
The Safety and Mission Assurance Office, headed by Director Yolanda Y. Marshall, develops and implements an effective and integrated occupational health, industrial safety and environmental program for JSC.
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OA - International Space Station Program Office
The International Space Station Program Office, headed by Manager Michael T. Suffredini, is responsible for design, construction and utilization of the International Space Station.
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QA - Commercial Crew & Cargo Program Office
Alan J. Lindenmoyer serves as the Manager of the Commercial Crew/Cargo Program Office.
RA - White Sands Test Facility
The White Sands Test Facility, headed by Manager Frank J. Benz, is responsible for management, administration, engineering, technical support and operations in support of development and qualification testing of spacecraft propulsion/power systems and components.
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SA - Space Life Sciences Directorate
The Space Life Sciences Directorate, headed by Director Jeffrey R. Davis, manages a broad range of applied and basic scientific research, related ground and flight experiments and investigations, and flight crew interfacing hardware and systems.
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XA - EVA Office
The EVA Office, headed by Manager Glenn C. Lutz, is responsible for planning and activities relating to on-orbit extravehicular activities, or space walks.
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ZA - Constellation Program Office
The Constellation Program Office is headed by Manager Jeffrey M. Hanley.
