1. DoD Systems and Software Engineering A Strategy for Enhanced Systems Engineering Kristen Baldwin Acting Director, Systems and Software Engineering Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology)

2. USD, Acquisition Technology & Logistics DUSD, Acquisition & Technology Dir, Joint Advanced Concepts Dir, Systems and Software Engineering Dir, Portfolio Systems Acquisition Industrial Programs Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy Small Business Programs Defense Contract Management Agency Defense Acquisition University OUSD (AT&L) Organization

3. SSE Functions Acquisition Program Support Decision Support to Senior DoD Leadership Mentoring Acquisition Programs Technical Reviews of Key Program Documentation Policy, Guidance, Best Practices Acquisition Workforce Education and Training SE, Test, Product Quality Management, Software Systemic Root Cause Analysis “Discipline” Expertise ✫ Risk ✫ CMMI ✫ Modeling/Simulation ✫ Reliability ✫ Software ✫ Assurance/Cyber ✫ Architectures ✫ Energy ✫ Comm/Networking ✫ Test/Eval ✫ Safety ✫ System of Systems

4. Analysis of Program Failure Specific Causes of Program Failure (Systemic Root Cause Analysis findings) We do not start programs right − Insufficient requirements analysis and definition at program initiation − Lack of rigorous SE approach − Optimistic/realistic reliability growth – not a priority during development − Inadequate software architectures, design, development discipline, and organizational competencies We do not manage programs right − Insufficient trade space − Insufficient risk management − Inadequate IMP, IMS, EVMS − Most programs lack quantifiable entrance/exit criteria − Maturing “suitability” (e.g., RAM) is not always a priority

5. SSE Strategic Direction Cut cycle time to field capability by embedding systems engineering engagement with requirements and early phase acquisition Change engineering culture, both vertically and horizontally, across Government and industry Implement Human Capital Strategy to assure DoD workforce competency Advance Engineering State-of-Practice through research transition Implement comprehensive solution for system assurance/program protection/cyber security

6. SSE FY08/09 Thrust Areas Systemic Root Cause Analysis - the collection and analysis of systemic program performance issues, determination of root causes, and development of corrective action System Assurance - the reduction of vulnerability to malicious intent in our systems, considering the full spectrum security of information, technology and hardware/software components Software Engineering Competency - the focus on software engineering as a critical element of complex systems acquisition, and strategic initiatives to ensure future Defense software demands can be met by government and industry Systems of Systems -augmenting acquisition and engineering practices to better plan, develop, and manage interdependent systems of systems Enhanced Systems Engineering - the institution of technical management and engineering practices prior to program initiation (MS B) in order to enable risk informed, balanced acquisition and budgeting decisions

7. SSE FY08/09 Thrust Areas (cont’d) Revitalizing Developmental Test & Evaluation – comprehensive strategy for early T&E involvement and integrated testing to manage technical risks across the acquisition system, sustaining systems and capabilities, and rebuilding government T&E expertise. System Engineering Research UARC – establishment of a system engineering research program Energy – reducing DoD energy consumption across our operations, to include force development, deployment, and support Reliability – ensuring rigor, discipline and an integrated approach in systems engineering practices and T&E strategies for improving the reliability of systems Safety – integrating safety process advances into Department acquisition policies

8. A New Approach? Incremental Commitment Model Studies indicate possible relevance of ICM for DoD use SSE commissioned development of a Guidebook to evaluate the model within the constraints of the DoD acquisition framework To be vetted by the DoD and industry engineering community Is the ICM an opportunity to: Migrate from the current “Rush to MS B”? Implement risk-reduction approach to acquisition? Foster better integration of SE and SW?

9. Formal Program Start Improve Knowledge through Technical Foundation Systems Engineering is effective when it informs, and is informed by, other Acquisition process owners Uncertainty Agreement to pursue a materiel solution Material Solution Analysis Technology Development Selection of a preferred solution System Level Specs Preliminary Design Completed Design AoA Business Decisions Engineering Support PDR CDR Preferred System Concept Preferred System Analysis Technology Maturation And Prototyping MDD MS A MS B National Research Council “Pre-Milestone A and Early- Phase Systems Engineering” Jan 2008

10. Senior Leadership Focus Cycle Time Communication Competitiveness