Exam 2 Flashcards

Question

(3.5.1) Which Systems Engineering areas apply to jobs performed by EDOs?

Answer 1

Acquisition Logistics (SEA 04) Hardware/Software Eng (PMO, RMC) System Engineering (SEA 05) Cybersecurity (PMO, SEA 05, WFC)

Answer 2

IPPD key tenets ensure program cost and performance objectives are met from product concept through production and field support. Schedule is indirectly balanced as a result of good designed.

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Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architecture Design, Implementation, Verification, Validation, Transition

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Decision Analysis, Technical Planning, Technical Assessment, Requirements Mgmt , Risk Mgmt, Configuration Mgmt , Data Mgmt , Interface Mgmt

Answer 5

Specifications flow down from CDD all the way to item detail spec, get more detailed as they flow down and as program develops.

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Systems Engineering Process is an iterative process applied throughout the life cycle necessary to balance cost and performance.

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``` Inputs • Customer Needs/Objectives/Requirements • Technology Base • Output Requirements From Prior Application of SE Process • Program Decision Requirements • Commercial Standards & Performance Specs Outputs • Decision Database • WBS • System/Config/Ops/Tech Architectures • Program Baselines ```

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Change to an original item of equipment. the design or engineering change being incorporated into the article to modify, add to, delete, or supersede original parts

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It provides critical data for decision-making.

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Verify design meets requirements and validates solution meets user's needs

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Change to an original item of equipment. the design or engineering change being incorporated into the article to modify, add to, delete, or supersede original parts

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1. OT&E & LFT&E – OPTEVFOR 2. DT&E – Government Program Office 3. Interoperability – JITC

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DOT&E, JITC, OPNAV N091, SYSCOMs, OPTEVFOR

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approving test plans, overseeing OTAs, reports delivered for FRP decisions

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They provide unbiased test of effectiveness and suitability in operational environment

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CDD and/or CPD

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Early feedback from user

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Lethality and vulnerability

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It support systems design, trade studies, financial analysis, sustainment, and performance assessments

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Prior to manufacture. A written authorization, granted to the manufacture of an item, to depart from a particular performance or design requirement of a specification, drawing, or other document for a specific number of units or a specified period of time

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During of after manufacture. A written authorization to accept a Configuration Item (CI) or other designated item, which, during production, or after having been submitted for inspection, is found to depart from specified requirements, but nevertheless is considered suitable "as is" or after rework by an approved method.

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Overall system performance and functional characteristics

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Performance requirements of Configuration Items (CI) making up a system.

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Functional AND physical characteristics of the CIs.

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System Specification. Defines mission/technical performance requirements and interfaces.

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Performance Specifications or "Design To"

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- Detail Specs (Build To) - Process Specs. Define process performed during fabrication - Material Specs. Defines production of raw materials used in fabrication.

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- System Requirements Review: Stakeholder Requirements Definition - System Functional Review: Requirements Analysis - Preliminary Design Review: Architecture Design - Critical Design Review: between Architecture design and implementation - Test Readiness Review: Implementation - Production Readiness Review: Integration - Functional Configuration Audit: Verification and Validation - Physical Configuration Audit: Transition

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- Systems Requirements Review: MS/A - System Functional Review: TMRR. Establishes functional baseline - Preliminary Design Review: MS/B. Establishes Allocated Baseline - Critical Design Review: EMD. Establishes Product Baseline. - Functional Configuration Audit: P & D - Production Readiness Review: FRP - Operational Test Readiness Review: P & D - Physical Configuration Audit: P & D

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Related to Functional Baseline - System Requirement Review - Functional Review

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Related to Allocated Baseline | Preliminary Design Review

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Related to Product Baseline - Critical Design Review - Functional Configuration Audit - Physical Configuration Audit

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Not just a check in the box. Assess design maturity and technical and programmatic risk.

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Test planning, execution, verification

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Production processes, tooling, materials

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Documentation, spare parts, training, reliability, etc.

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They must be "responsible" and eligible for contract award

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Return on Sales (ROS) and Return on Assets (ROA)

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Direct Cost: Associated with a single cost object (Specific product, clearly identified, material) Indirect Cost: Associated with two or more cost objects (support, overhead, general and administrative)

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2. Raw material

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- The TOTAL COST to the contractor on a PER TIME basis (emphasis from notes) - used to ensure direct labor, indirect costs, and profit are accounted for in pricing - estimating costs at the trade level (ex. engineer days x fully burdened engineer rate)

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- Provide reasonable projections for costs of contracts - Determines if costs and prices are fair and reasonable - Establish agreements with contractors on the methodologies for calculating final prices of contracts

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Indirect cost rate = (Indirect Cost Pool)/(Allocation Base)

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1. Total Cost Input (TCI) = Direct Cost + Overhead Costs 2. G&A costs 3. G&A rate = (G&A costs)/(TCI)

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Price analysis (less detailed, more rough yardstick approach) or cost analysis (detailed and can increase contract price)

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ROS = (Net income)/(Revenue)

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ROA = (Net income)/(Total value of assets)

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Accounting, legal, executive, human resources

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Acquisition logistics is a multi-functional, technical management discipline associated with design, development, testing, production, fielding, sustainment and improvement/ modernization.

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- Ensure that the system is designed for supportability - Design the support infrastructure - Ensure the necessary support structure is in place when the system is fielded.

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Supportability analysis helps ensure systems meet readiness objectives cost effectively.

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RAM are readiness related parameters used in acquisition logistics to increase operational effectiveness and reduce cost.

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Design for: - Human engineering - Minimizing failures - Accessibility - Visibility - Testability - Standardization - Simplicity

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1. Design Interface 2. Sustaining Engineering 3. Supply Support 4. Maintenance Planning & Management 5. Packaging, handling, storage, & transportation (PHS&T) 6. Technical data 7. Support Equipment 8. Training and training support 9. Manpower & personnel 10. Facilities & infrastructure 11. Computer resources 12. Product support management

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Some issues: - Operating requirements - Readiness-related requirements - Manpower requirements - Maintenance requirements - Environment, safety, and health constraint and considerations - Transportability **Failure to resolve supportability issues will INCREASE LCC and degrade readiness.

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- Contractor logistics support/ full-service contracting - Component redesign - Pre-planned product improvement/ technology insertion - Data management - Acquire from multiple sources of supply - Open systems * For full list- see slide #66

Answer 57

PBL contracts specify the requirements, parameters of support, deliverables, pricing, incentives, risk mitigation clauses, and the terms and conditions of performance.

Answer 58

Good metrics are critical to PBL implementation! It should reflect Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely (SMART) criteria.

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- PBL is outcome based performance support. | - PBL is NOT transactional product support.

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- PM is the single point of accountability - Evolutionary acquisition - Supportability and sustainment - PBL - Performance-Based Life Cycle Product Support - Increased reliability and reduced logistics footprint - Continuing reviews of sustainment strategies

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LCSP is the programs plan for fulfilling its product support strategy.

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Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is responsible for payment on all DoD contracts

Answer 63

Admin Contracting Officer (ACO) - performs contract admin functions assinged by the PCO Program Integrator (PI) - serves as a focal point for a specific program and provides functional and technical expertise to support the program. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - their authority must be designated in writing to assist in contract admin; can typically be the Program Office. Terminating Contracting Officer (TCO) - responsible for negotiating an equitable settlement with the contractor.

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The difference between the value of the work that has been performed and the work that has been scheduled. SV=BCWP-BCWS=EV-PV

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SYSCOMs: K-alts and KP-alts. TYCOMs: D-alts and F-alts. [pg 13]

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TYCOMs have fleet alts, SYSCOMs have programs. [pg 12]

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(JCF) Justification/Cost Form, (SAR) SHIPALT Record, (ECP) Engineering Change Proposal. [pg 23]

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Need further analysis to determine causes of cost variance and overall effect on contract cost. Note: CV is used in top level reporting to assess whether overall budget is reasonable.

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Long duration tasks with not interim milestone (estimate of percent complete is only as good as the estimator).

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Non-engineering Change Proposal (NECP) - proposes a change that does not affect the configuration of an item but does affect cost, delivery, or work scope Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) - the change is alteration in the configuration of the item or detailed specs Value Engineering Change - proposed by the contractor and meets all requirements but saves money Deviation - non-conformance to a spec prior to manufacture Waiver - non-conformance during or after manufacture considered suitable "as is"

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Work packages that start and finish in 2 consecutive reporting periods (example 50/50).

Answer 72

1 - OPNAV (CNO) - changes to military characteristics and changes that would delay ship beyond contract delivery 2 - SYSCOM - changes where a reclama has been filed by a SPM 3 - SPM - changes made by contractor that affect dates, hull strength, safety, contract guarantees, or affecting system interfaces 4 - Field Activity - Changes not requiring higher approval

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Oral or written act or failure to act by authorized government official construed by the contractor as having same effect as a written change order - must involve change in performance beyond minimum contract requirements ** Typically a KO commits a constructive change

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EV always equals BCWS

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1. Get current performance status. 2. Identify performance trends. 3. Predict performance completion. 4. Determine management actions.

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SPI=BCWP/BCWS * Ratio of work done to work scheduled CPI=BCWP/ACWP *Ratio is the value of work done to actual cost of work done

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Use of ADR is preferred and to try to resolve all contractual issues, to the maximum extent practicable, by mutual agreement at the contracting officer's level.

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- Application of management reserves - Significant revisions of PMB - Zero variance - Sudden change in monthly performance trends - Linear downward cost variance trend

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PMO should involve the Contract Admin Office (CAO) early and routinely as part of the IPT

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The payments from the government to the contractor Cash flow and timely payments are critical to the contractor's financial health

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Supplemental Agreement - formal contract amendment process is required to incorporate changes in requirements Change Order - written order directing contractor to make a change without prior agreement

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Non-engineering Change Proposal (NECP) - proposes a change that does not affect the configuration of an item but does affect cost, delivery, or work scope Engineering Change Proposals

Answer 83

Field Modification Request (FMR) - approved by the ACO in the CAO Headquarters Modification Request (HMR) - must be approved by the appropriate authority in the program office

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* Improve ship's capabilities and material condition by installation of approved alterations and modifications. * Improve safety, reliability, maintainability, habitability and environmental compliance of ships and equipment. * Increase fleet readiness by improving standardization within ship classes. [pg6]

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Oral or written act or failure to act by authorized government official

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An agreement that is not binding solely because the government representative who made it lacked the authority to enter into that agreement ** Typically a non-contracting officer commits an unauthorized commitment

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- Having a legitimate, direct contractual relationship - Govt has a direct contractual relationship with the prime contractor and does not have a contract with the subcontractor

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Contract management, QA, Property management, Engineering, production, and industrial resources, and Program support

Answer 89

Use of ADR is preferred and to try to resolve all contractual issues, to the maximum extent practicable, by mutual agreement at the contracting officer's level.

Answer 90

1. Termination for Convenience - unique to govt contracts 2. Termination for Cause - commercial item contracts 3. Termination for Default - govt/military/developmental item contracts

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- Funds are insufficient - Conversion from an improper termination for default - Reduction or elimination of govt requirements - Govt failure to order work under a mulityear contract - Cancellation of award

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The DoD Reference for creating all Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

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The Program WBS

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The Government PMO

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The Contract WBS

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The Contractor

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Organizational, Intermediate, Depot

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That level of maintenance/repair commonly done by the ship's crew

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that level of maintenance/repair beyond the capacity or capability of ship's force usually requiring additional skills/training and/or industrial plant equipment

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That level of maintenance/repair often beyond the capability or capacity of an IMA, which is extensive, very complex, usually labor intensive

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Submarine tenders Battleforce IMA Naval Submarine Support Facility TRF

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Naval shipyard IMFs SRF RMC

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Resource and infrastructure sharing between public and private yards provides cost effective maintenance while maintaining core capability at the NSYs

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Fleet commands

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Administer new construction contracts

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To provide affordable, timely, and quality depot level maintenance, modernization, inactivation, disposal, and emergency repair of Naval ships

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- Absorbed "repair" SUPSHIP commands | - retain core capabilities in the fleet, move non-core work to the private sector

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D-level repair, I-level repair with RMC workforce, Fleet tech assist, TSRA, underwater ship husbandry diver support, regional calibration,

Answer 109

1. Class Maintenance (CMP) or Integrated CMP (ICMP) 2. Authorized alterations 3. TYCOM authorized alterations and repairs 4. Results of pre-availability test and inspection 5. Current Ship's Maintenance Project (CSMP)

Answer 110

1. SUBMEPP 2. PMS 312, Carrier Planning Activity (CPA) 3. SURFMEPP

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An integrated schedule of all work for the availability

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A physical piece of equipment or hardware that is the unit of work control

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1. Allows for retention of industrial base. 2. Execution activity known well in advance and can plan and execute with no work package hand-off. 3. Cost plus and incentive fees allow government to guide private shipyards.

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1. Ordering long lead time materials. 2. Special tooling on-site 3. Early start requirements known. 4. Critical path/key events known and included in the integrated schedule. 5. Logistics concerns addressed: Berthing barge, Galley, Force protection. 6. Training for crew on shipyard procedures. 7. on time contract award or definitization (RMC)

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Probability Consequences (impact, or severity) Root cause

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Threat/requirement Funding Contractor Politics

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``` Technology Design and engineering Manufacturing Support/logistics Management ```

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``` Planning Identification Analysis Handling Monitoring ```

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Mitigate Avoid Accept Transfer

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Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram 5 Whys Multi-voting Multi-attribute utility theory

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Opening, Body, and closing

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Audience Analysis, Purpose, and Structure

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Reinforce your expectations and take-aways, as well as summarize your main points

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The expectations

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Naval Supervising Activity (NSA)

Answer 126

-Project Superintendent: Total responsibility for all aspects of the project; Assembles the project team; Single shipyard point of contact with ship CO; Deputy Project Superintendent -Assistant Project Superintendents (APS): Have knowledge and experience in all phases; Have the delegated authority to make nontechnical decisions and recommendations -PEPM: Directs the project planning and management, job planning, and job sequencing and scheduling processes -BSPO: Obtains project funding; Authorizes the expenditure of funds -Zone Managers: Directly responsible for conduct of the execution control process within their zone

Answer 127

-Port Engineer: Maintenance team leader, TYCOM representative, Resident expert in ship maintenance -Project Manager: RMC organization lead; Responsible for the entire availability; Ensures work is certified after completion; Approves changes with MSMO work; Funds Manager -Ship Superintendent: Manage RMC production work on the project (I level); Assist in work sequencing and deconfliction -Ship’s CO: Directly responsible for overall maintenance of ship; Manages ship’s yearly maintenance budget; Maintenance team coordinator -SMMO: Ship’s Force POC for all maintenance items; Liaison between ship, maintenance activity and RMC -Contractor Program Manager: POC between maintenance team and contractor work force; Assists in work sequencing and deconfliction

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The take-aways

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``` NSA: Responsible for certification of work accomplished during any type of availability. May be a Naval Shipyard, SUPSHIP, or a RMC; Ensure work is authorized and completed IAW applicable tech requirements and maintenance policy; Must possess a NAVSEA technical warrant. LMA: Responsible for work being accomplished during any type of availability; Coordinate work and testing controls to include WAF’s, tag outs and test sequencing (CNO availabilities only); Track progress of all maintenance activities; Provide Sea Trials agenda (CNO availabilities only) ```

Answer 130

Port Engineer

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``` Ship arrival Rip out and repair Open and inspect Progress assessment Testing, trials, and certification ```

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Naval Supervising Activity (NSA)

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Cost is weighted equally with schedule & performance when making program decisions

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Cost, schedule or performance threshold is not met

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– Immediately notify MDA – Within 30 days ‐ reason for deviation & actions to correct – Within 90 days – back on track or provide recommendation to OIPT

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Exit criteria is defined for the MDA as a “state of the program” that equates to lowered and managed risk

Answer 137

Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) and Unit Cost Report (UCR).

Answer 138

-Project Superintendent: Total responsibility for all aspects of the project; Assembles the project team; Single shipyard point of contact with ship CO; Deputy Project Superintendent -Assistant Project Superintendents (APS): Have knowledge and experience in all phases; Have the delegated authority to make nontechnical decisions and recommendations -PEPM: Directs the project planning and management, job planning, and job sequencing and scheduling processes -BSPO: Obtains project funding; Authorizes the expenditure of funds -Zone Managers: Directly responsible for conduct of the execution control process within their zone

Answer 139

-Port Engineer: Maintenance team leader, TYCOM representative, Resident expert in ship maintenance -Project Manager: RMC organization lead; Responsible for the entire availability; Ensures work is certified after completion; Approves changes with MSMO work; Funds Manager -Ship Superintendent: Manage RMC production work on the project (I level); Assist in work sequencing and deconfliction -Ship’s CO: Directly responsible for overall maintenance of ship; Manages ship’s yearly maintenance budget; Maintenance team coordinator -SMMO: Ship’s Force POC for all maintenance items; Liaison between ship, maintenance activity and RMC -Contractor Program Manager: POC between maintenance team and contractor work force; Assists in work sequencing and deconfliction

Answer 140

– Welcome SF as a true member of Project Team – Train the Crew (Fire watch / Tag outs/ Work Control (JFMM) /Shipyard Procedures, etc.) – Explain your access plans – Explain your temporary services plans – Assist with berthing barge arrangements – Availability agreements, MOAs

Answer 141

Key events- because of external stakeholders (milestones are internally managed)

Answer 142

``` NSA: Responsible for certification of work accomplished during any type of availability. May be a Naval Shipyard, SUPSHIP, or a RMC; Ensure work is authorized and completed IAW applicable tech requirements and maintenance policy; Must possess a NAVSEA technical warrant. LMA: Responsible for work being accomplished during any type of availability; Coordinate work and testing controls to include WAF’s, tag outs and test sequencing (CNO availabilities only); Track progress of all maintenance activities; Provide Sea Trials agenda (CNO availabilities only) ```

Answer 143

Government manages interface. Contractor designs system to meet interface specifications.

Answer 144

An aggregation of hardware, software, or both, that is designated for configuration management and treated as a single entity in the configuration management process.

Exam 2 Flashcards

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