The "Problems Behind the Problems:" Systems Engineering and Program Management Risk Factors in Acquisition Programs

Abstract

This paper examines case studies of system development programs in defense and commercial industry and, combined with an understanding of the emphasis of past acquisition reform efforts, suggests that there are common risk factors across DoD systems acquisition programs. The paper illustrates how institutional realities greatly affect the success of systems engineering and program management processes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA428243

Entities

People

  • Jason Sickler
  • Joshua Mcconnell
  • Trent Yang

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Superiority Fighters
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Information Systems
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Stealth Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management