NASA has made its new Reduction in Force (RIF) directive publicly available. The document outlines procedures to minimize the impact on employees and critical agency missions.
The directive aims to balance employee rights with the need to achieve agency objectives within available resources. Management will consider alternative programs, such as voluntary separation incentives or retraining options, before implementing RIF.
When deciding whether to use RIF procedures, management will assess staffing needs and plan work accordingly. The directive emphasizes that all decisions must comply with applicable laws and regulations, as well as negotiated bargaining agreements.
Key points include the need for management to consider internal factors, such as reorganization, and external factors, like funding constraints, when deciding on RIF implementation. Employees can expect transparency and clear guidelines in the coming months.
The directive’s release comes at a time of great change for NASA, with a new effective date set for February 11, 2025, and an expiration date of February 11, 2026.
Source: https://nasawatch.com/personnel-news/the-new-nasa-rif-directive-is-now-online