Reforming DOD Information Technology Acquisition: Considerations for Agile Implementation Strategies

Abstract

Implementing agile software development methods in DoD information technology (IT)acquisition programs extends beyond the technical engineering discipline; success requires a collaborative effort across a program management office and between all involved stakeholders to transition teams to an agile framework and align organizational culture with agile principles. To be effective, the DoD must adopt agile IT governance practices, not just agile software development methods. Program managers implementing agile software development strategies must focus on three critical areas to ensure success: deciding and preparing to transition to agile principles and methods; developing an effective team environment and organizational culture; and preparing an adequate contracting strategy that supports the iterative nature of agile software development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 2017
Accession Number
AD1176601

Entities

People

  • Sean H. Ryburn

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Cyber
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Agile Software Development
  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programming
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Software Development
  • Software Development Tools
  • Spiral Development
  • Standards
  • System Software
  • Systems Engineering
  • Task Forces
  • Teamwork
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering.