Brigade Analysis, Integration and Evaluation

This Project will continue in the development of MOSA policy and implementation guidance, in accordance with NDAA FY 2017 2466a/ b/c, that leads to the certification of MOSA in MDAPs. Other responsibilities include confirming that Army programs proceeding to Milestone B have incorporated clearly defined major subsystem interfaces between the major system platform and major system components, between major system components, and between major system platforms, and that these major system interfaces are consistent with the widely supported and consensus-based standards. This Project will continue to provide overarching governance, promulgation, and integration of the programs of record through a cross functional IPT that emphasizes lessons learned and best practices for RAM. Assist programs in the research for root causes of reliability issues and provide detailed assessment along with recommendation to senior leadership. This Project will supervise the major RAM program elements to ensure that operationally focused, achievable, affordable, and testable RAM requirements are included in the requirements documentation and the Department of the Army (DA) decision-making process. Assist in Army staff evaluation of proposed changes to operational systems' RAM characteristics in product improvement programs. As the Army implements the Army's People Strategy, this Project supports the functional lead for Engineering by identifying skills gaps and recommending the needed training. This Project will also promote workforce development efforts to improve the level of systems engineering competency through credentials that provide focused enhanced skills in Digital, Data and Systems engineering, modern agile software development, and Cybersecurity, by developing persona based curriculum that will focus on providing PEOs the ability to effectively manage digitally transformed programs. This Project will include engineering support to OSD and the Army to oversee the growth of civilian talent to support ASA(ALT) Systems Engineering requirements. This includes recommending improvements in Training, Education, Rotational Assignments, and Mentoring for a Systems Engineering (SE) work force across the Army. This office will support ASA(ALT) in the development of the Human Capital Strategic Plan (HCSP) and refinement of the System Engineering Functions with OSD. This Project will lead, plan, integrate and synchronize information cybersecurity efforts across ASA(ALT) including PEOs and headquarters. Identify crosscutting issues and opportunities from across the PEOs requiring ASA(ALT) senior leader attention. Represent ASA(ALT) cybersecurity equities in external stakeholder forums (e.g. Army Cyberspace Council, CIO Executive Board). Review and shape all cyberspace related strategies, policies, and orders affecting ASA(ALT) from OSD, HQDA, and ARCYBER; and elevate issues to the Chief Systems Engineer as needed. Synchronize architectures between enterprise and acquisition systems. Support critical modernization of unsupported software for secure operations. Assist and respond with data call requests, synchronization efforts, and IPRs with DoD CIO and the HQDA G-6, ARCYBER, and the VCSA. Leverage cybersecurity policy as a technology enabler. Fulfill cybersecurity functions mandated by public law, federal directives, and DoD/Army policy. Coordinate, optimize, and monitor Risk Management Framework (RMF) execution among PEOs, assist with common issues requiring senior leader attention, and liaise with CIO and the HQDA G-6. Ensure appropriate transfer of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) records for systems that transitioned to sustainment. Serve as approval authority for ASA(ALT) HQ eMASS accounts and Army Training & Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) records, as well as for reviewing and approving system transfers to sustainment in the Army Program Management System (APMS). ASA(ALT) staff point of contact for acquisition concerns related to cyberspace through the Chief Cyber Acquisition Officer. This Project provides ASA(ALT) response to major cyberspace incidents requiring ASA(ALT) Principal leader awareness. This includes but is not limited to coordinating with PEO staffs at all levels in order to analyze requirements/orders, facilitate guidance, present findings/status, and interface with Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) and/or other HQDA organizations. In accordance with AR 70-75, coordinate Army survivability policy and guidance in Army acquisition efforts related to cyberspace. Represent HQDA on boards and committees concerning materiel survivability matters related to cyberspace. Coordinate and lead an assessment of the ASA(ALT) portfolio to apply a rigorous, systems engineering approach to consider cyber resilience within the Acquisition trade-space (e.g. performance attribute). Identify systemic vulnerabilities and coordinate the development and implementation of enterprise solutions to mitigate those vulnerabilities. Develop and implement a risk-based process to assess the impact of vulnerabilities and assist with prioritization of funding for corrective actions for high risk vulnerabilities. Coordinate with PEO Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (STRI) regarding the certification and implementation of cyber acquisition assessment teams in order to facilitate the reduction of risk across the ASA(ALT) portfolio. Coordinate with PEO staffs on the integration of traditional cybersecurity (risk management framework) and cyber resilience survivability. Coordinate the Cyber Acquisition Task Force to unify strategy and execution of cyber resilience efforts across Army. Synchronize ASA(ALT) cyber resilience strategies with OSD, United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), and joint Service counterparts. NDAA Sec 807 Responsible for the conduct and execution of Post-PDR/CDR and ITRA for all Army ACAT 1/2 programs where the AAE serves as the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA). The reviews will provide recommendations on Technical Risk and PDR/CDR sufficiency, and both will be included in the MDA package for the Milestone Review, approval, and certification. This Project will establish strategic engineering guidance for cyberspace by developing and overseeing the implementation of technical processes and tools. Develop objective architecture (e.g. data structures, warehouses, interactions, products) and drive implementation of Information Security Architectures from a SoS perspective. As needed, coordinate engineering change request to federate existing Army business processes and systems. Synchronize with Army policy/strategy and with mission system owners. As needed, conduct engineering-assessments of crosscutting cyber focused architectures, solutions, and capabilities proposed by Programs of Record, Cross Functional Teams, and Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. Increase engineering rigor though policies, processes, tools, and technical oversight across systems and systems-of-systems in order to maximize the cyberspace survivability of the Army Acquisition portfolio. Define, publish, and revise as needed a standardized Cyber Acquisition Discipline Artifact for PMs to demonstrate the repeatable implementation of cyber survivability attributes during decision point reviews. Develop and maintain an Implementation Guidebook to improve awareness and consistency of related planning and execution. Support the AAE in reviewing the Cyber Acquisition Discipline Implementation Assessment during decision reviews for all Acquisition Category 1 and 2 programs, as well as MDAs/DAs for other systems as requested. Lead the development of cyberspace contract language requirements and templates, and publish in policy for the acquisition workforce. IAW AR-70-75, represent HQDA on boards and committees concerning materiel survivability matters related to cyberspace resilience. Serve as HQDA lead responsible for tracking and monitoring cyberspace remediation (find-fix-verify) as recommended by the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DODIG). Provide engineering governance for emerging cyberspace related capabilities and advances to include artificial intelligence, cloud-computing governance, Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps), supply chain risk management, zero trust, etc. Ensure ASA(ALT)'s cyber-related roadmaps align with Army/DoD CIO regarding data, cloud migration, data centers, etc. Analyze requirements and opportunities as well as publish ASA(ALT) internal Technical Bulletins and other information papers to inform PMs. Coordinate with capability developers to establish systems engineering criteria in order to ensure new requirements documents address cyber resilience. Coordinate with Army Materiel Command to establish policy and processes that shall maintain cybersecurity and survivability for programs transitioning to sustainment. Lead, in coordination with HQDA G-3/5/7, the establishment of the materiel component of the cyber readiness framework as an interface between systems and operations, which requires authoritative and accessible data from the acquisition and sustainment communities to reduce operational risk. This Project will serve as the ASA(ALT) lead for System Security Engineering (SSE). Army requires a professional and effective SSE workforce, which is separate from information system security management (ISSM) or network defense functions. SSE contributes to a broad-based, holistic security perspective and focus within the systems engineering (SE) discipline. SSE ensures stakeholder protection needs and security concerns are properly identified and addressed in all engineering stages of the system life cycle. Coordinate with OUSD to define the DoD body of knowledge for SSE. Ensure duties align with prescribed training, experience, and certification. Coordinate appointment and implementation and facilitate collaboration across PEOs through meetings and publications.

This Project leads critical resources, tools, and solutions for ASA(ALT) to modernize software acquisition, lead digital engineering, provide oversight of Title X systems engineering functions, and implement software, data, cyber, and engineering frameworks, guidance, and governance to improve product delivery and cyber operational readiness for fielded systems. Additionally, this project has influence over program budgets for acquisition programs of record. General Officer (GO) / SES collaboration is required with key stakeholders across the Army, OSD, and other services, including the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC); U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC); Chief Information Officer (CIO); U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC); Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3; Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6; Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2; Army Cyber Command; and U.S. Army Program Executive Officers. The execution of these duties will ultimately change the way the Army delivers capabilities to Soldiers. This Project has full line authority from the ASA(ALT). This Project also provides for engineering efforts that enable the Army's leadership and materiel developers with the necessary modernization planning, System of Systems (SoS) engineering and analysis, technical risk analysis, architectural products, critical path analysis, cybersecurity and interoperability risk analysis and the associated mitigation planning for the Army's materiel portfolio. This Project develops process, products, and policies that ensure a solid Army Systems Engineering construct across Army Program Executive and Management Offices.

Provides funding for infrastructure/facilities and IT support.

The Cyber Remediation Contingency Fund (CRCF) is a strategic enabler to accelerate the remediation of emerging cyber vulnerabilities in Army weapon and business systems. Its purpose is to provide resource agility, enabling program offices to address critical vulnerabilities that exceed planned resources and expertise. By moving beyond compliance-based cybersecurity, the CRCF supports both materiel and non-materiel solutions, ensuring the Army can outpace sophisticated threats from malicious actors and nation-state competitors. This capability empowers program offices to jumpstart remediation efforts and enhance resilience across critical modernization investments. This effort is vital to maintaining operational readiness and reducing lifecycle costs associated with delayed vulnerability remediation.

This initiative supports the ASA(ALT) Data Steward and performs the duties as the Functional Data Manager in Army Data Environment. Governance Forums including the Army Data Board (ADB), Army Analytics Board (AAB) and JADC2 Working Groups. In addition to representing the ASA(ALT) in Army data forums improving the ASA(ALT) data environment through the establishment of governance forums, standards, policies and implementation guides in order to facilitate rapid and relevant acquisition, logistics and technology decisions. Continuous maturation of Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Domain data ensures that data is available for successful integration and support of product and program life-cycle requirements, additive and advanced manufacturing, DE, product/technical data, intellectual property management, modular open systems approach and other DoD and Army initiatives.