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4 Length of Tenure for NNSA Administrators
Pages 22-24

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... However, based on panel members' experience, acting Administrators are less empowered, because they are by definition temporary, to bring about management changes and provide strong leadership. In addition to the "gap issue," the panel is concerned about the potential for turnover and short tenure in the Administrator position, which is especially problematic given NNSA's specialized technologies and critical national security responsibilities.
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... John Gordon -- Linton Brooks 7/8/2002-5/16/2003 313 Linton Brooks -- Thomas D'Agostino 1/19/2007-8/13/2007 208 Thomas D'Agostino -- Frank Klotz 1/16/2013-4/8/2014 445 Frank Klotz -- Lisa Gordon-Hagerty 1/20/2018-2/15/2018 23 Average Days Without a Senate-Confirmed Administrator 247 The panel engaged in discussions with multiple individuals who have served in PAS positions both within NNSA and outside it to explore pros and cons of possibly recommending a fixed tenure for the Administrator. In order to change the current appointment period for the NNSA Administrator, Congress would have to amend the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA; 42 U.S.
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... Congress should consider amending the National Nuclear Security Act to convert the position of National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Administrator to a fixed term, still as a Presidential appointment subject to Senate confirmation.
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