Stakeholder Engagement
The Co-Design Process
Engagement
Maintain continuous stakeholder communication and feedback loops
Documentation
Track iterations and improvements based on stakeholder input
Integration
Incorporate user feedback into solution development
Measurement
Track and evaluate solution impact metrics
Program Overview
Mission
Support the development of user-centric SNWG satellite-related solutions for federal agencies by facilitating collaborative stakeholder engagement and information sharing.
Vision
Create a culture of information sharing, collaboration, and co-design that empowers agency representatives to have greater ownership of solutions being developed.
Core Values
Trust & Transparency
Building relationships that foster collaboration and co-design
Curiosity & Empathy
Understanding stakeholder needs through active listening
Ingenuity & Creativity
Developing actionable, tailored solutions
Our Engagement Philosophy
Co-Design Approach
Early and continuous stakeholder involvement
Collaborative solution development
Iterative feedback and refinement
Shared ownership of outcomes
Stakeholder Focus
Understanding agency needs and contexts
Facilitating multi-agency collaboration
Building long-term relationships
Measuring and communicating impact
Assessment Survey Submitters
Scientists and technical experts who express specific needs through the SNWG survey.
Key Characteristics
- Deep technical expertise
- Direct experience with data needs
- Agency representation
Engagement Strategy
- Technical interviews
- Requirements workshops
- Solution validation
Solution End Users
Organizations and individuals who will utilize the developed solutions.
Categories
- Federal Agencies
- Private Industry
- Research Community
- General Public
Engagement Strategy
- User testing
- Training programs
- Documentation
- Support channels
Partner & Funding Agencies
Organizations that support and enable SNWG solutions.
Key Partners
- US Office of Management and Budget
- NOAA
- USGS
- Other Federal Partners
Engagement Strategy
- Progress reporting
- Resource planning
- Partnership development
- Impact assessment
Engagement Throughout the Solution Lifecycle
Assessment Phase
Survey development and feedback
Agency interviews and needs analysis
Solution co-design workshops
Stakeholder review and prioritization
Development Phase
Regular stakeholder touchpoints
Implementation team support
Progress updates and feedback
Training needs assessment
Implementation Phase
Solution deployment support
Training and documentation
User community building
Impact assessment
Open Source Science Requirements
Required Training
- Complete NASA TOPS OSS 101
- Data Management Best Practices
- Open Science Fundamentals
Development Practices
- Use open development methodologies
- Maintain public code repositories
- Follow collaborative coding standards
- Implement version control best practices
Documentation Requirements
- Maintain comprehensive API documentation
- Provide clear installation guides
- Include usage examples and tutorials
- Document data formats and schemas