In Element 2, “Identify and Document Hazards” of the System Safety Process, hazards are identified and recorded in a document. Hazards should be identified through a systematic analysis process that included determining a hazard order of precedent. An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of items from Low Risk to […]
Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threat (SWOT) analysis provides direction and serves as a basis for the development of marketing plans. It accomplishes this by assessing organizations: [1] Strengths: what an organization can do Weaknesses: what an organization cannot do Opportunities: potentially favorable conditions for an organization Threats: potentially unfavorable conditions for an organization. Definition: A SWOT
Request for Proposal (RFP) Section L, Instructions, conditions, and notices to offeror’s or respondents. Insert in this section solicitation provisions and other information and instructions not required elsewhere to guide offeror’s or respondents in preparing proposals or responses to requests for information. Prospective offeror’s or respondents may be instructed to submit proposals or information in
Standard Software-related Risks should be addressed on every program with significant software content. These are risks that can be addressed by the proper attention up front, but while such attention may reduce the level of risk, the only thing that can fully eliminate these risks is the maturing of the understanding of the system and
Typical risk sources include: [1] Threat: The sensitivity of the program to uncertainty in the threat description, the degree to which the system design would have to change if the threat’s parameters change, or the vulnerability of the program to foreign intelligence collection efforts (sensitivity to threat countermeasure). Requirements: The sensitivity of the program to
The Risk Assessment Matrix determines the level of risks identified within a program. The level of risk for each root cause is reported as low (green), moderate (yellow), or high (red). Definition: A risk assessment matrix is a matrix that is used by program personnel during a risk assessment to define the overall level of
The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for making sure everyone, who is required, on their team has the required risk knowledge to do their job. Training is an important part of this. Getting the program team organized and trained to follow a disciplined, repeatable process for conducting a risk assessment (identification and analysis) is critical
Software Risk Estimation is one of the most significant risks faced by any weapon system program. The ability to properly estimate software size, effort, and schedule is crucial and must be address by every Program Manager (PM). Visit: Software Estimation Process Consideration Visit: Estimating Reuse Feasibility The following factors contribute to software estimation risk: Ability
A Risk Analysis may identify a number of risks that appear to be of similar ranking or severity. When too many risks are clustered at or about the same level, a method is needed to prioritize risk responses and where to apply limited resources. Such a method should be tied to mission/business needs and maximize
A Risk Register is a Risk Management tool used by the Program Manager (PM) and program personnel that provides a means of recording the identified risks, the Risk Analysis of their severity, and the necessary management actions to be taken. It can be a simple document, spreadsheet, or computer database system and acts as a
