An Integration Framework for Digital Transformation of DoD Systems Engineering and Acquisition

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) research task entitled "Program Managers Guide to Digital and Agile Systems Engineering Process Transformation." This research task supports a larger set of DoD activities being led by OUSD/RE under the term “Systems Engineering Modernization” (SEMOD). The motivation for SEMOD stems from the need to integrate across independent guidance provided down to the DoD SE and acquisition communities related to Digital Engineering, Modular Open Systems Approach, Mission Engineering, and Software Engineering/Agile/Devops across the multiple pathways of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework. The SERC/government research team found there is a lack of an integrated approach to implementation of SE Focus Areas that is creating a delay in full implementation of the Digital Transformation which is necessary to ensure the relevant guidance, skills, and training are available to deliver a robust, disciplined approach to weapon systems acquisition.