Join us as we assess Solutions to solve the satellite needs of the scientific community!

Key Milestones

Months 1-2

Survey Review & Team Assembly

Review surveys & form teams

Tools: Asana

Teams Formed

Months 3-5

Agency Interviews

Conduct interviews

Document findings

Tools: Miro, Google Drive

Interviews Complete

Months 6-8

Solution Development

Submit solutions

Estimate satisfaction

Tools: Miro, Google Drive

Solutions Submitted

Months 9-12

Report Writing

Draft reports

Review & finalize

Tools: Asana, RGT

Reports Finalized

Each phase is supported by the SNWG Management Office, including tools, templates, and guidance.

Overview Roles Tools Processes

Timeline & Structure

Duration

12-month comprehensive assessment cycle

Key Phases

• Survey Review
• Team Assembly
• Agency Interviews
• Solution Development
• Report Writing

Participant Roles

Assessment Lead

Responsible for leading team coordination
Oversees interview preparation and execution
Manages solution development process
Ensures report completion and quality
Primary point of contact for the Need ID

Team Member

Participates in agency interviews
Reviews survey responses and documentation
Contributes to solution development
Assists with report writing
Provides technical expertise in specialty area

Subject Matter Expert

Provides specialized technical expertise
Reviews and validates proposed solutions
Assists with technical documentation
Supports solution feasibility assessment
Contributes to satisfaction level estimates

Agency Representative

Represents agency interests and needs
Provides agency context and requirements
Facilitates agency communication
Reviews and validates recommendations
Supports solution implementation planning

Assessment Tools

Asana

Project management platform for tracking needs, solutions, and milestones throughout the assessment process.

Key Features

Need ID tracking and organization
Solution submission and tagging
Progress monitoring through milestones
Team collaboration tools

Quick Tips

Use search to quickly find your Need IDs
Complete milestones in sequential order
Set your role in your profile settings
Contact SNWG MO for account issues

Common Solutions

See "Trial Version"? Contact SNWG MO for the correct account setup
Wrong workspace? Click your profile icon to switch to nasa.gov
Need help with LOS? Request a quick demo from SNWG MO

Report Generation Tool (RGT)

Collaborative platform for writing and managing standardized assessment reports.

Key Features

Standardized report templates
Collaborative writing environment
Mission/product selection tools
Automatic boilerplate integration

Best Practices

Save work frequently while editing
Use comments for team communication
Review example reports provided
Contact SNWG MO for login issues

Report Writing Tips

Focus on comprehensive needs assessment, not just solution listings
Use free text fields for information not available in dropdowns
Review your report in "View" mode before submitting

Key Processes

Agency Interviews

Structured discussions with agency stakeholders to understand their needs in detail. Interviews are scheduled by the SNWG MO team and include features to support your success:

Before the Interview

Optional pre-interview huddle with your team
Interview preparation guide and blueprint
Welcome packet for all participants
Previous cycle information (if applicable)

During the Interview

SNWG MO note-taker present
Interview recording available
SNWG agency representative participation
CSDA expert for commercial data needs

Best Practices for Assessment Leads

1

Review Survey & Materials

Study the survey response and any previous cycle information. Consider both stated and underlying needs.

2

Prepare Your Team

Schedule a pre-interview huddle to discuss strategy and assign roles. Share prepared questions with your team.

3

Lead the Discussion

Focus on understanding needs rather than immediately proposing solutions. Encourage all team members to participate.

4

Follow Up

Review interview notes and recordings. Document key findings in Asana. Continue agency communication as needed.

Solution Development

Process for identifying, developing, and prioritizing solutions to meet agency needs.

1

Solution Identification

Research and propose potential solutions

2

Solution Submission

Submit solutions through the provided form

3

Need ID Tagging

Connect solutions to relevant needs

4

Satisfaction Estimation

Estimate Level of Satisfaction for each solution

Report Writing

Collaborative process for documenting findings and recommendations.

1

Information Gathering

Collect all relevant documentation and findings

2

Draft Development

Write initial report content in RGT

3

Team Review

Collaborative review and revision process

4

Finalization

Complete final edits and submit for approval

Want more help? See our step-by-step Assessment participant guide