30 Oct 2014

Transitioning Systems Engineering Research into Programs and Practice

NDIA 17th SE Annual Conference 2014

Presented by: Lisa Graf, PM RDECOM Integrated Systems Engineering Framework (ISEF)

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Transitioning Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) Into Practical Application

Wayne State University and

TARDEC/RDECOM Effort

Systems Engineering Research Co-Development With and Transition to End-Users

• Collaboration between WSU/SERC and TARDEC/RDECOM

• Goal: Develop practical and relevant risk leading indicators – Credible and sensible – Based on evidence/data available in a timely manner – Point to mitigation actions to reduce risk exposure – Consistent with PMO perspectives on system development maturity

and risk tradeoffs

• Approach – Co-develop with risk managers and TARDEC risk management team – Use evidence from data in standard CDRL items and reporting

requirements – Base risk leading indictors on (1) evaluation criteria and development

program maturity indicators and risk considerations in representative RFPs, (2) NDIA system development leading indicators, and (3) GAO guidelines and best practices

– Pilot on a current Program of Record (“on hold” while the program is in source selection)

Systems Engineering Research Co-Development with and Transition to End-Users

• An Early Contribution – RFP clearly viewed development maturity as primary criteria to address

risk

– Contract reporting did not provide data to track maturity advancement against actual and planned time and cost

– Lack of information creates risk exposure

– SE R&D produced a method to link maturity advancement stages, cost and schedule reporting using the standard reporting tools and requirements

– Converted RFP maturity advancement stages to IMP events/accomplishments/criteria

• Methods and tools that don’t apply to acquisition programs, that need input data that does not exist, that are hard to use, or don’t support program decisions will not get used and will not make a difference

• Co-development with end-users and pilot application to acquisition programs ensures the Systems Engineering Research yields practical and relevant results that can be transitioned into use

Systems Engineering Research Co-Development with and Transition to End-Users

• Desired End State – Utilizing Feedback from the pilot program, the goal is to transition the

processes and methodologies to programs for their usage

– Develop a capability and tool for the RDECOM Integrated Systems Engineering Framework (ISEF), as part of the risk reduction practice

• Leverage programmatic data in the framework

• Provide the tools from which to extract the data

• Leverage knowledge patterns from program to program

• Provide a dashboard for easy insight into program health and risk.

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The US Army Research and Development Engineering Command (RDECOM)

Integrated Systems Engineering Framework (ISEF)

Real World Examples of SE Research Transition

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Current Operating Framework

Silos of Information

No Meta Data transfer

Two Stage Process – Think and then Link

Lacks Continuous & Lifecycle Traceability

Lacks Real Time Collaboration

Translation Loss

Reference: – Engineered Resilient Systems (ERS) S&T priority Description & Roadmap, Dr, Robert Neches, ERS PSC Lead, Advanced Engineering Initiatives, ODASD SE, 31 October 2011

ODASD

Graphical Representation of Current Operating

Environment

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ISEF – Overview Integrated Systems Engineering Framework (ISEF)

WEB enabled Collaborative Environment

Solutions Space

Test Plans

Reviews, IPT’s

Subject Matter

Experts

M&S Plans

Decision Makers

High Quality Visualizations

Stakeholders

Integrated Systems Knowledge

Work Products

OUTPUTS

ISEF- Provides Integrated Common Processes/Tools/Methods Across all the Platforms/Portfolios

Innovation / Analysis Space

SE ‘Vee” Model Technical Baseline

ANALYSIS

Problem Space

Subject Matter

Experts

SE Practitioners

Stakeholders

• Stakeholder Needs • Capability Gaps • Requirements Development

INPUTS

Framework to Improve SE Effectiveness

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Framework Concept

Logistics & Sustainment Management

Manufacturing & ‘ilities’

Management

Verification & Validation

Requirements Management &

Analysis

Stakeholder Needs

Management

Architecture

Transition

Concepts & Product Designs

Modeling & Simulation

Data & Configuration Management

Risk, Opportunity &

Issues Management

Decision Management &

Analysis Tech Planning

Project & Portfolio

Management

Technical Programmatic

Reviews & Assessments

Cost & Affordability Management

Interface & Integration

Management

Integrated Visualizations Dashboards

Linked Lifecycle Data

& Rationale

Single Collaborative Workspace

Integrated Documents & Artifacts

Multi-Dimensional Tradespace

Knowledge Sharing &

Reuse

SYSTEM LIFECYCLE Needs Disposal

An SE framework is a common environment that provides an integrated traceable systems engineering analysis capability throughout the life cycle of a program. It provides an essential supporting structure that enables an iterative collaborative environment for all stakeholders, practitioners and decision makers to proactively engage in and facilitate decision making.

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Framework Tools

Logistics & Sustainment Management

Manufacturing & ‘ilities’

Management

Verification & Validation

Requirements Management &

Analysis

Stakeholder Needs

Management

Architecture

Transition

Concepts & Product Designs

Modeling & Simulation

Data & Configuration Management

Risk, Opportunity &

Issues Management

Decision Management &

Analysis Tech Planning

Project & Portfolio

Management

Technical Programmatic

Reviews & Assessments

Cost & Affordability Management

Interface & Integration

Management

Integrated Visualizations Dashboards

Linked Lifecycle Data

& Rationale

Single Collaborative Workspace

Integrated Documents & Artifacts

Multi-Dimensional Tradespace

Knowledge Sharing &

Reuse

SYSTEM LIFECYCLE Needs Disposal

Decision Mgmt/Analysis

PM 1-N Needs

Soldier Feedback

Forum

DOORS ® Database *

DOORS ® Requirements

Tool *

Capability AnalysisTool

NoMagic MagicDraw ®

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Arch WG Arch Tools

ISEF Compliance

Eval Tool

Sustainment Engg Risk

Assess. (SERA)

Manufacturing Readiness Level MRL

Document Auto-Gen Phase 1

Customized Checklists

Opportunity Recon

Technology Readiness Level TRL

Risk Recon

Issue Recon

Integration Readiness Level IRL

Manufacturing Readiness Level MRL

FMEA FMECA

Technical Risk

Assess. (TRA)

Microsoft® Project Server *

Portfolio Mgmt and

Roadmapping

TARDEC Value Streams

Funded In-Use

Un-Funded

Funded In Progress

* COTS

USMC FACT PEO GCS

WSTAT Technology

Database

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ISEF Value Proposition

• Improve quality of SE execution – Decision Confidence – Accelerated Delivery – Requirements Compliance – Architect for Adaptability, Commonality, Modularity – Reduced Risk

• Increased level of knowledge integration – Insights from new connections, visualizations and rollups – Reduce perceived complexity – Focused knowledge, channeled to the appropriate stakeholders – Ability to anticipate ripple effect changes through the lifecycle

• Increased efficiency and speed to market – Enable seamless, lean business processes – Increased level of enterprise collaboration

• Stretch limited resources – Capture & leverage SME knowledge as patterns – Broaden reach of each individual through recursive methods – Reduce enterprise software expenditures

• Government owned IP – Under government control; can tailor by government needs forever – Continuous access to cutting edge COTS & GOTS tools – Framework for government, industry and academic collaboration – Leverage multiple sources of methods/tool innovation. Ex: SBIR, SERC, small business

Accelerated and aligned solutions to meet warfighter needs

Challenges Addressed

Community Culture

Lack of Enablers

System Complexity

Lack of Common Standards & Arch