Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply DoD System Engineering (SE) Processes, including technical processes and technical management processes, to improve the efficiency of the DoD acquisition
• Apply the processes for SE Design, Configuration Management, Performance Specifications development, and Statement of Work development in a given DoD acquisition scenario to reduce technical risk
• Apply system requirements and Analysis of Alternatives processes in a Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase exercise with a given set of Defense Acquisition Guide (DAG) SE processes and tools to improve lifecycle efficiency
• Given DoD technical risk management problem solving scenarios, provide rationale for the selection of a best solution in accordance with DoD 5000 series documents, DAG, and DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide for Defense Acquisition Programs
• Apply system requirements, technical reviews/audit processes, and the use of developmental testing in an Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase exercise with a given set of Defense Acquisition Guide (DAG) SE processes and tools to improve lifecycle efficiency
• Relate how the Defense Acquisition Process, the Requirements Generating Process, and the Budget Process are reflected in the DoD 5000 series documents and how they influence DoD Systems Engineering across the acquisition life cycle
• Explain how the acquisition initiatives of Cybersecurity, Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), Reliability and Maintainability (R&M), and Should Cost Management can be used to achieve greater efficiency in DoD acquisition
• Given an acquisition scenario, identify the issues associated with a poorly written Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
• Apply system requirements processes, technical reviews, and competitive prototyping in a Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase exercise with a given set of Defense Acquisition Guide (DAG) SE processes and tools to improve lifecycle efficiency
• Apply system requirements, configuration management, and urgent capability acquisition processes in a Production and Deployment (PD) phase exercise with a given set of Defense Acquisition Guide (DAG) SE processes and tools to improve lifecycle efficiency
• Apply system requirements, technical assessment/planning, and the application of the System Safety Matrix in an Operations and Support (OS) phase exercise with a given set of Defense Acquisition Guide (DAG) SE processes and tools to improve lifecycle efficiency