Emerging Results on Modernizing the DOD System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Process

Abstract

The current SE technical processes and the technical management process remain relevant at the macro level; however, there is a lack of guidance regarding the governance of shared data and models and an understanding of agile and continuous data and model development approaches and their impact on the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process. Continuation of status quo document-centric methods will unnecessarily delay acquisition program decisions and impact the ability to implement future modifications and technology insertions. Additionally, continuation of the current document-centric methods will not allow the integration of ongoing important initiatives, such as MOSA, SW Modernization and Agile program development methods. This study will review the current SETR practices and how the digital transformation can improve the process, resulting in better and more agile decision-making. The intended outcomes/results of the study include guidance for implementing model-based SETR processes, exemplars for governance and oversight of model-based artifacts, recommended approach to Agile and continuous data and model development to support the SETR, model-based SEP/SETR processes that enable agile continuous data and model development and recommended SE digital artifacts usage and management.