2.1.1 - Program Assurance

2.1.1-4 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.1.1-4-1 Ensure mission assurance plan is created and updated Phase 0 | Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure the Mission Assurance Plan describes planning of support and accountabilities for the program consistent with program constraints and resources. Ensure defined accountabilities consistent with technical objectives and planning document, and subsequent task discussions with customer. Plan should be updated as program enters new phase in program life cycle, annually to reflect resource allocations, or as needed to ensure planned mission assurance effort consistent with program activities. In executing the MA Plan develop and collect evidence that will support the assessment of residual program risk and readiness to launch a vehicle or field a ground system. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B
2.1.1-4-2 Ensure program's approach to tailoring mission assurance specifications and standards is described Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure tailoring approach of specifications and standards is consistent with stated mission assurance objectives and risk posture of the program. Ensure approval of tailoring and deviations of mission assurance specifications and standards is obtained through the customer organization's processes. Ensure plan lists or points to data retention system that archives tailored versions of specifications and standards used as compliance documents for the program. NA Mission Assurance Plan (MAP) TOR-2011(8591)-5, Mission Risk Planning and Acquisition Tailoring Guidelines for National Security Space Vehicles
2.1.1-4-3 Ensure key program and major events are identified Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Key program milestones and major events should be supported by formal periodic assessments with identified reports. NA Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) TOR-2009(8583)-8545, Guidelines for Space Systems Critical Gated Events
2.1.1-4-4 Ensure plan for records retention is established Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | A description or list of applicable program unique data protection requirements, such as program specific non-disclosure agreements should be included. Maintenance and archival of records should be accordance with corporate policies and practices NA Statement of Work (SOW); Configuration Management Plan (CMP); Data Management Plan (DMP) NA