Leadership

Administrator Jared Isaacman (2025–present)
The agency’s administration is located at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and provides overall guidance and direction.[222] Except under exceptional circumstances, NASA civil service employees are required to be US citizens.[223] NASA’s administrator is nominated by the US president subject to Senate approval[224] and serves at the president’s pleasure as a senior space science advisor.

Jared Isaacman is the administrator of NASA since December 2025. His first nomination was withdrawn by President Donald Trump on May 31, 2025.[225] He was renominated on November 4, 2025,[226] and confirmed by the Senate on December 17.[227]

Strategic plan
NASA operates with four FY2022 strategic goals.[228]

Expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries
Extend human presence to the Moon and on towards Mars for sustainable long-term exploration, development, and utilization
Catalyze economic growth and drive innovation to address national challenges, Enhance capabilities and operations to catalyze current and future mission success