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Thursday, November 12, 2009
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George C. Marshall Space Flight Center - NASA
At a Glance


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Mission:
Responsible for transportation systems development, microgravity research, and optics manufacturing technology. Is the lead space propulsion center and supports the Johnson Space Center in developing the International Space Station facilities.

Overall rank: 19
Overall score: 72.9
Number of employees: 2617
Employee trend: 2674(Sept. 01), 2647(Sept. 02), 2637(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Huntsville, AL
Other locations: N/A

People who joined the agency in 2003: 39 (2% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 68
People who left the agency in 2003: 58 (2% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 59

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 66%
Female 34%
White 77%
Black 11%
Hispanic 5%
American Indian 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6%
Self-reported disability 6%

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 70.1 38
Women 78.5 5
Under 40 80.9 9
40 and over 70.5 25
White 73.5 19
Black 69.5 28
American Indian 50 83
Hispanic 73 45
Asian/Pacific Islander 81.9 23

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 79.2 40
Strategic management 61.7 47
Teamwork 82.2 4
Effective leadership 65 4
Performance-based rewards & advancement 60.8 4
Training & development 77 4
Support for diversity 73.6 7
Pay & benefits 75.3 4
Family friendly culture & benefits 46.4 13
Work/life balance 74.5 10

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