2.1.3 - Program Risk Management

2.1.3-2 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.1.3-2-1 Ensure the risk management policy is defined Phase A | Ensure the establishment of risk management policy is stipulated in the contract. Ensure risk index scheme to define the magnitude of risk in terms of severity and likelihood. Establishment of criteria to determine actions required of various risk Mission Assurance guidelines and associated risk decision levels in the program structure. NA Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP); Risk Management Plan Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Risk Management Chapter; TOR-2005(8583)-4019, Risk Management Plan Guide for Space Acquisition Programs.
2.1.3-2-2 Ensure standardized processes and reporting format is established and documentation available to customer team Phase A | Phase B | Ensure standardized processes and reporting format is stipulated in the contract and the contractor is consistent with the acquiring agents requirements and documentation required be made available to customer team on common access or server. NA Integrated Master Plan (IMP) Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Risk Management Chapter; TOR-2005(8583)-4019, Risk Management Plan Guide for Space Acquisition Programs.
2.1.3-2-3 Ensure contractor risk management plan meets intent of contractual requirements Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Ensure a system in place to identify risks and managed to a risk management process which includes systems engineering and quality policies, practices and procedures (e.g. safety, suitability, effectiveness and overall mission assurance). Ensure risk mitigation strategies are identified and documented to include accepted risk and planned risk reduction to include technology maturity and technology off-ramps. SFWC 2.10 Integrated Master Plan (IMP) ; Risk Management Plan; Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Risk Management Chapter; TOR-2004(3909)-3360 Rev 1, Systems Engineer's Major Reviews for National Security Space System Programs, SRR Section
2.1.3-2-4 Ensure subcontractor(s) risk management plan(s) meet intent of contractual requirements Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Ensure the risk process applies to subcontractors and critical vendors. Ensure a system in place to identify risks and managed to a risk management process which includes systems engineering and quality policies, practices and procedures (e.g. safety, suitability, effectiveness and overall mission assurance). Ensure risk mitigation strategies are identified and documented to include accepted risk and planned risk reduction to include technology maturity and technology off-ramps. SFWC 2.10 Program Management Plan; Integrated Master Plan (IMP) Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Risk Management Chapter; TOR-2005(8583)-4019, Risk Management plan Guide for Space Acquisition Programs; DoD Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) Desk book
2.1.3-2-5 Ensure key elements of the government's Risk Management Plan are identified and defined Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure the government develops and maintains a separate risk management process to allow for comprehensive assessment and handling of program risks. It should include all significant risks that must be addressed in the upcoming acquisition phase in terms of cost, schedule, and/or performance risk. Identify the component(s) or subsystem (s) most directly affected. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Risk Management Chapter; TOR-2004(3909)-3360 Rev 1, Systems Engineer's Major Reviews for National Security Space System Programs, SRR & SDR Section
2.1.3-2-6 Ensure a risk management board is established to include program office participation Phase A | Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Program office typically has voting representatives on program level risk management boards, which is chaired by the contractor. Ensure risks are reported at monthly management meetings and major milestone reviews. Ensure board evaluates status and reacts to developments or low mitigation performance. NA Program Management Plan; Integrated Master Plan (IMP) Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Risk Management Chapter; TOR-2005(8583)-4019, Risk Management plan Guide for Space Acquisition Programs.