0 United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Information Enterprise Architecture Program Enterprise Architecture Working Group Session June 12, 2008

1 Agenda 9:00 a.m.Welcome & IntroductionsD. Prompovitch 9:05 a.m.EAWG Discussion BoardE. Roberts 9:20 a.m.READ updateR. Felver / J. Harman 9:35 a.m.2008 Solution Architecture follow-upE. Pupo / J. Sullivan 11:00 a.m.AdjournJ. Sullivan

2 EAWG Discussion Board An online discussion board has been established for EAWG members (see handout EAWG discussion board instructions)EAWG discussion board instructions To register, place a in the right column on todays sign-in roster. If you are not present at the meeting but would like to join, please Initial purpose: To solicit feedback on 2008 architecture process, EA training, and EAWG meetings. To evaluate whether it is useful to have an online discussion board, and if so, whether to use Oracle Collaborative Workspaces or try a different tool. Intranet link (in slide show view)

3 Five forums established; more can be added later. EAWG Discussion Board

4 READ Record Update Statistics: Initial deadline of April 30, 2008; review completed; new deadline of June 9, records (all CPIC Majors and Lites) 30 fields in record to be completed 10 program offices Changes this year: Integrated EA READ data call with John Harmans basic READ data call Strategic Plan added to READ New fields required for EA compliance: o Planned/Initial Operation and Termination Dates; Additional Details about your system; any Major Enhancements planned over the next year Progress so far: 92% of all READ records updated

5 READ Record Update Office# of InvestmentsCurrent Completeness Level OAR1799% OARM983%* OCFO270%* OECA683% OEI2498% OIG4100% OPPTS391% ORD8100% OSWER15100% OW1792% Current Level of READ Record Completeness *Review of records incomplete due to data sensitivity issues

6 READ Record Update Suggestions for Improvement? Create N/A fields in READ Better alignment between READ data fields and what is required in the Exhibit 300s and CPIC Lite proposal forms Any other suggestions?

7 Newly suggested steps for 2008 Conduct analysis Solution Architecture – Progressing in Value The 2008 solution architecture process is intended to provide increased business value by using solution information to result in business analysis. Import information into ART Update/submit investment/system Information Communicate gaps with stakeholders Identify information gaps Review information for completeness and accuracy Complete /submit investment/system information Import into ART Submit finalized information Complete investment/system information Investment /System Owner Investment /System Owner EA Team Investment /System Owner EA Team Investment /System Owner EA Team

8 Conduct analysis Solution Architecture – What is the expected timeframe? Current resource allocation suggests analysis of solution information for business purposes is intended for completion within Import information into ART Update/submit investment/system Information Communicate gaps with stakeholders Identify information gaps Review information for completeness and accuracy Complete /submit investment/system information S TATUS : Complete S TATUS : Pending E XPECTED : June E XPECTED : Jul/Aug/Sep E XPECTED : Sep/Oct E XPECTED : June E XPECTED : July/August E XPECTED : Oct/Nov Investment /System Owner EA Team Investment /System Owner EA Team

9 Conduct analysis Solution Architecture – What are the inputs and outputs? Gap analysis, facilitated working sessions, and preparation of solution architecture data are key outputs for Import information into ART Update/submit investment/system Information Communicate gaps with stakeholders Identify information gaps Review information for completeness and accuracy Complete /submit investment/system information S TATUS : Complete S TATUS : Pending E XPECTED : June E XPECTED : Jul/Aug/Sep E XPECTED : Sep/Oct E XPECTED : June E XPECTED : July/August E XPECTED : Oct/Nov Investment /System Owner EA Team Investment /System Owner EA Team Solution Architecture Templates Quality and Content Review Architectural Analysis Solution Architecture Template Working Sessions Updated Solution Architecture Template Prepare Models, Views, and Reports Analyze Models, Views, and Reports

10 Conduct analysis Solution Architecture – What is the End Result? Making the solution architecture process relevant to EA stakeholders is key to gaining further EA buy-in and ensuring a smooth process for years to come. Import information into ART Update/submit investment/system Information Communicate gaps with stakeholders Identify information gaps Review information for completeness and accuracy Complete /submit investment/system information Value Proposition: Conducting analysis based off 2008 solution architectures provides stakeholders with relevant information that can be used to directly influence business-related activities such as planning, decision-making, portfolio management, and increased oversight and control Stakeholder Benefits*: Business OwnerCan use analysis to determine how target solution milestones will affect business processes in multiple EPA program offices. Investment/System/ Solution Owner Can use analysis to determine if listed performance metrics are effective in gauging how well solution supports mission, customers, and processes ArchitectCan use analysis to determine if solution architectures share similar data sources and information exchanges, allowing for the identification of reusable data services and shared data assets Question: How can solution architecture information become relevant to EA stakeholders? Answer: By taking raw data of limited use (from solutions) and conducting analysis to turn data into valuable and relevant information for EA stakeholders. *Note: stakeholder benefits are samples only

11 Contact Information If you have any questions about the information presented today, please contact one of the following individuals John Sullivan EPA Chief Architect (office) Joanna Hugney PPC EA Program Manager (office) David Prompovitch EPA EA Team Lead (office)