1. NSS-03-01 SMC/XR Template SMC April 2008; rev19 Program Management
Usage Note: This flow chart has been modified using information from NSS03-01, DoD 5000 and other applicable documentation for use by SMC/XR as a training aid/template (including some draft documentation) It has been tailored for that organizations use and other organizations may follow a different/modified version of what is presented here
Planning,
DEPSECDEF Oversight
Budgeting & Execution
Programming,
DoD R
Effective Interaction is Essential
NSS Decision Support Systems
Pre KDP-A
Concept Studies
Phase A
Concept Development
Joint Capabilities
Development System
Integration &
CJCSI F
VCJCS Oversight
Space Acquisition
National Security
NSS-03-01
Process
JCIDS process, architecting process, and operators/using entities develop JCIDS products (e.g., Initial Capabilities Development Document (CDD), Joint Operation Concepts, etc.) with support from space acquisition organizations as requested. Once it is clear that a space system needs to be acquired, J8 will notify DoD Space MDA.
ICD
Includes concept studies, assessments and requirements (e.g., technology development, Capability Development Document). During this phase, baseline development is mature enough to enter the formal acquisition process.
Concept
Decision
Meeting
Service/JROC
Validation & Approval
KDP A
KDP B
Key PM Topic
Areas for KDP Preparation
(Details on back side of chart)
Acquisition Strategy
Mature
Document Approvals
11-14) High Level
2a-d) Program Description,
Organization & Progress
2f-j) Detailed Budget
Information
7-8) Cost Drivers & Trades
3) Exit/Entry Criteria
Analysis/Review
Document Approvals
11-15) High-Level
Program Management
5) SEP
2a-c) Program
& Organization
Description
5) SEP
2f-j-8-16) Prog Estimate/Executability
& Cost Drivers
Acquisition Strategy
1) MDA Approved
17) IMS
& Architecture Summary
4) Requirements
16) Program Estimate,
POM, CARD
18) ADM/APB
2d) Technologies/Studies
Accomplished
18) ADM
10) Support
Issues
4a-c) Requirements
9) Risk Management & Probability of Program Success Assessment
9) Detailed Risk Management & Probability of Program Success Assessment
Objectives:
Develop & document a systems engineering process for developing pre-AoA materiel solutions
Validate the process using a case study with a stated capability shortfall & document the results
Deliverables:
Characterization & technical data of the materiel solutions developed for the stated capability shortfall
Systems Engineering Plan specifically tailored for pre-AoA material concepts
Objectives:
Match User Requirements to available technology
Plan and Conduct an AoA to determine preferred materiel solution
Deliverables:
Analysis of Alternatives Report
KDP A required documentation
Objectives:
Mature Technologies to TRL 6
Develop a firm, cost effective program baseline meeting user requirements
Deliverables:
Approved System Specification and Function Baseline (Note: Key NSS requirement that differs from DoD 5000)
KDP B required documentation (see reverse side)
Planning must allow time and schedule for iterative technology development – Maturing technology may not achieve SRR or SFR criteria on first attempt
Service/JROC
Validation & Approval
Criteria
Exit
Met
ICD
DSAB
MDA
ADM
Criteria
Exit
KPPs
CDD
Solution Identification
# of options reduced from Pre KDP A to final solution by KDP B
Phase 1: Tech Maturation
Service/JROC
Validation & Approval
Phase 2: System Maturation
APB
Criteria
Exit
Met
DSAB
MDA
ADM
Criteria
Exit
AOA
SRR
- Certification (MAIS)
- Compliance (all IT)
Clinger-Cohen Act
SFR
Key Activities
Flow Diagrams Describing Major Activities and their relationships
Characterized
Concept
Implementable
Prgm Baseline
Concept Characterization
Preferred System
Concept
Tech Demonstrations & Prototypes
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
ASR
Defined User Needs &
Concepts Versus
Analyze/Assess
Environmental Constraints
Performance (& Constraints)
Develop Concept
Definition & Verification
Objectives
Decompose Concept
Functional Definition &
Performance into
Verification Objectives
Versus Functional
System Concept
Assess/Analyze
Capabilities
Functional Definition into
Assessment Objectives
Component Concepts &
Develop Component Concepts,
Technologies, Constraints
i.e., Enabling/Critical
& Cost/Risk Drivers
Components Versus
Enabling/Critical
Trades
Concept & Verify
System Concept’s
Performance
ITR
OUTPUTS
Analysis of Alternatives
System-Level CONOPS
OV Arch Products
Initial CDD
Acquisition Strategy
T&E Strategy
IPS
Exit Criteria
AoA Plan
ICD
INPUTS
Interpret User Needs,
Analyze Operational
Capabilities &
Interpret User Needs.
Analyze Operational
Capabilities &
Environmental Constraints
Develop System Perf
(& Constraints) Spec &
Enabling/Critical Tech
Verification Plan
Develop Functional
Definitions for Enabling/
Critical Technologies &
Associated Verification Plan
Decompose Functional
Definitions into Critical
Component Definition
& Tech Verification Plan
Trades •
ICD & Draft CDD
Preferred Sys Concept
Exit Criteria
T&E Strategy
Support & Maintenance
Concepts & Technologies
AoA
SEP
Sys Performance Spec
TEMP
Validated Sys Support &
Maintenance Objectives &
Requirements
PESHE
PPP
TRA
Inputs to: -
IBR
ISP
STA
CDD
Acq Strategy
Affordability Assessment
Cost/Manpower Est.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
Demo & Validate Sys
Concepts & Technology
Maturity Versus
Defined User Needs
Demo System
Functionality
Versus Plan
Demo Enabling/
Critical Technology
Components
Develop System Concepts,
i.e., Enabling/Critical Technologies,
Update Constraints &
Cost/Risk Drivers
Demo/Model
Integrated System Versus
Performance Spec
Key Management Considerations • •
Proposed Materiel Solution
Capability Shortfall • •
Concept Characterization
ConSEP •
Inputs into:
& Technical Description - - -
draft
AoA
Plan
ICD
Program Structure
Corrosion Prevention
Capability Needs
Acquisition Approach
T&E Considerations
Life Cycle Sustainment
Data Management
Systems Engineering
Resource Management
Risk Management
Information Technology
Information Assurance
Research & Tech Protection
Interoperability
ESOH
Human Systems Integration
Product Support
Best Practices
Business Considerations
MOSA
Relief, Exemptions & Waivers
Preliminary Integrated -
Architecture
Demo Plan
CRA
Interpret User Needs,
Analyze Operational
Capability Versus
Analyze/Assess
Environmental Constraints
Capability Shortfalls &
Environmental Constraints
Defined User Needs &
Trades
Trades
Technical
Systems Engineering
Test & Evaluation
Supportability
Tradespace
Develop
&
Capability
&
Verification
Constraints
Capability & Verify
Assess/Analyze
Objectives
Tradespace Performance
Decompose Capability
Tradespace
into
Solution Sets Versus
Assess/Analyze
Verification Objectives
Solution Sets &
Functional Performance
Funding in
Full
FYDP
Decompose Capability
Assess/Analyze
Component Solutions &
Solution Sets into
Component Solutions
Enabling/Critical
Assessment Objectives
Versus Shortfalls
Assessment
Affordability
POE
CCA
ICE
CARD (Designated Programs)
Develop Component Solutions,
Technologies, Constraints
i.e., Enabling/Critical
& Cost/Risk Drivers
ADM – Acquisition Decision Memorandum
AoA – Analysis of Alternatives
APB – Acquisition Program Baseline
CD – Concept Decision
CDR – Critical Design Review
DAB – Defense Acquisition Board
DSAB – Defense Space Acquisition Board
ESOH – Environment, Safety & Occupational
Health
EVM – Earned Value Management
FRPDR – Full-Rate Production Decision Review
IBR – Integrated Baseline Review
ITAB – Information Technology Acquisition
Board
LRIP – Low Rate Initial Production
MAIS – Major Automated Information System
MDA – Milestone Decision Authority
MOSA – Modular Open Systems Approach
PSR – Program Support Review
T&E – Test and Evaluation
TLCSM – Total Life Cycle Systems Management
Oversight & Review Acronyms

2. 9 Guiding Principles of Space Acquisition
Mission Success
Accountability
Streamlined / Agile
Inclusive
Flexible
Stable
Disciplined
Credible
Cost Realism