BMD Information Management Systems

Abstract

The Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Information Management Systems Project funds the Information Technology (IT) and telecommunications infrastructure of the Agency. The IT and telecommunications infrastructure is critical to the day-to-day functions of the MDA Director and MDA senior leaders to communicate (classified and unclassified) with Congress, senior DoD and other U.S. government agency personnel, Combatant Commanders, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) partners, and other industry partners. Communication among these organizations facilitates the MDA mission to continue as one of developing and fielding an integrated Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) to defend the United States, our deployed forces, allies and friends against all ranges of enemy ballistic missiles in all phases of flight. The MDA IT infrastructure and telecommunication capabilities support rigorous missile defense testing and facilitates the development of technologies to hedge against future missile threat growth. Communications are vital for missile defense to continue a viable homeland defense against rogue threats and to provide the integration required to defend deployed forces, allies, and friends against theater threats. The IT and telecommunications infrastructure consists of MDA secure information technology systems, data centers, operations and monitoring centers which are vital to support the strategic mission of the Agency and necessary to meet disaster recovery and continuity of operations requirements. The IT and telecommunications infrastructure is required to sustain access to the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), MDA classified and unclassified networks, classified and unclassified video teleconferencing services, test and business knowledge data centers, the Defense Research Engineering Network (DREN), and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS). JWICS is essential to the MDA to obtain and provide intelligence data used to feed the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communication project, the Countermeasures/Counter-Countermeasures projects, and Modeling and Simulation projects. The above initiatives will provide for the efficient operation and safeguarding of all agency information. This project also funds Information Management/Information Technology operations for multiple systems in existing as well as new facilities at Dahlgren, Virginia and during the MDA transition to Huntsville, Alabama and Alexandria, Virginia. To support the Director`s intent to significantly improve all layers of our Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), this project funds IT initiatives that include: Operational support to provide critical day-to-day quality of service IT support to the Agency mission Information Technology enterprise architecture that is compliant with DoD and Federally mandatory standards for the business and mission support activities of the MDA Business Transformation Agency efforts to provide DoD approved solutions for information sharing, electronic records management, financial management, and decision support systems to achieve more effective, efficient and secure business and mission support activities throughout MDA Knowledge data center integration and universal access for information sharing capabilities Consolidated information technology infrastructure in support of information technology line of business goals/objectives Information assurance controls and computer network defense of MDA networks infrastructure for disaster recovery and continuity of operations capabilities Certification and accreditation processes that support the BMDS, test assets, and administrative support networks Information technology policies, guidance, planning, oversight, and monitoring to ensure continued compliance with DoD mandated initiatives, statutes, regulations, directives, and policies The BMD Information Management Systems project YX30 includes the following IT initiatives: -US South Metropolitan Area Network (US SOUTH MAN) This initiative consists of Information Technology support services required to operate and maintain the classified and unclassified local area networks in the Huntsville, Alabama region. This includes operations and maintenance of hardware, software and help desk services in support of BMDS mission, research and test efforts as well as MDA business processes. The US South Information Technology Office coordinates with the MDA Enterprise Network Operations Security Center to implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessments issued by the Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations. The increase in funding is for Information Management/Information Technology operations in support of new facilities in Huntsville, Alabama. The funding profile variance is due to Information Technology infrastructure build-out, test and activation efforts and the increase in the user base (2,200 to 5,500) for MDA facilities in Huntsville, Alabama and the decommissioning of leased facilities. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the General IT Services initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -US West Metropolitan Area Network (US WEST MAN) This initiative consists of Information Technology management support to monitor the Airborne Laser Program (ABL) connectivity to the MDA classified and unclassified networks at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico and Edwards Air Force Base, California. The Information Technology Office West coordinates with the MDA Enterprise Network Operations Security Center to implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessments issued by the Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the General IT Services initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -US National Capital Region Metropolitan Area Network (US NCR MAN) This initiative consists of Information Technology support services required to operate and maintain the classified and unclassified local area networks in the National Capital Region and the Aegis Program Office at Dahlgren, Virginia. This includes operations and maintenance of hardware, software and help desk services in support of BMDS mission, research and test efforts as well as MDA business processes. The National Capital Region Information Technology Office coordinates with the MDA Enterprise Network Operations Security Center to implement Information Assurance Vulnerability. Assessments issued by the Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations. The funding profile variance is due to build-out, test and activation efforts for the MDA HQCC at Alexandria, Virginia, core application transitions to Huntsville, Alabama and preparation for decommissioning of National Capital Region facilities through FY 2011. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the General IT Services initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011- FY 2015. -Enterprise Plans, Policies, and Analyses This initiative funds efforts that support development and implementation of Agency-wide Information Management/Information Technologies strategies, policies, guidelines, and management processes to ensure efficient and effective oversight of information resources. These efforts ensure that the policies and budget are in place to support the BMDS mission and to comply with statutory and DoD policies including: the Clinger-Cohen Act, the Federal Information Security Management Act, the Presidents Management Agenda - E-Government reporting, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) IT budget reporting policies. Specific examples include development, implementation, and oversight of various plans, guidelines, and policies to include the MDA Information Resource Strategic Plan, the Information Assurance Program Plan, and the MDA Information Management/Information Technology Capital Planning and Investment Control process. This initiative also includes budget formulation and execution as well as contract management and oversight. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the IT Consumables/Sustainment initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -MDA General Services Wide Area Network This initiative consists of telecommunications equipment and leased communications for classified and unclassified voice and data circuits, video teleconferencing capabilities, and circuit access to the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). The MDA Special Access Program Wide Area Network supports BMDS planning and contingency operations. Circuits and associated services are provided by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) as well as the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN). These circuits provide access to over 80 government and industry partner locations to enable information sharing of BMD-related data throughout the global MDA Enterprise. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the Unified Communications initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -MDA Video Teleconferencing The MDA Video Teleconferencing initiative supports management, engineering, systems integration, operation, maintenance and technical support services for the teleconferencing systems and implementation of a high-bandwidth, Video Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capability to enhance resolution and reduce per-minute unit cost. Primary MDA video-teleconferencing sites include the National Capital Region, MDA Integration Operations Center, Airborne Laser at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, and Space Tracking and Surveillance System at Los Angeles California Air Force Base. Future sites will include numerous offices in Huntsville, AL including Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, Targets and Countermeasures, and Ground Based Missile Defense. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the Unified Communications initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -MDA Knowledge On-Line This initiative includes costs to manage content, operate and maintain the unclassified and classified MDA Portals. The MDA Portals are a vital asset used to share information and knowledge throughout the Missile Defense community. This initiative also supports the operations and maintenance of the Visual Information Production Center, a state-of-the-art, high capacity graphic and video production center, which provides services to senior leadership and agency employees. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the Knowledge and Information Management initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -Core Enterprise Services In accordance with the Clinger Cohen Act, DoD Directive 5000.15 and DoD Records Management Program, this initiative provides for the licensing and sustainment of DoD approved enterprise information applications. DoD mandated and mission essential examples include BMD System Asset Management, BMDS Integrated Master Schedule, Electronic Records Management System, E-Tasker, Integrated Acquisition Environment, data management tool, financial management tools, personnel tracking system, MDA Identify and Management Infrastructure application, Computer-Aided Facilities Management, and the MDA Corporate University Enterprise (web-based learning management system). The Defense Information Systems Agency sponsored collaboration tool (IBM Collaboration Suite) will be implemented to allow real-time collaboration throughout the MDA enterprise, the BMDS operational sites and the Combatant Command Headquarters. In addition this initiative funds the Program Resource Internet Database Environment (PRIDE) which is a database management tool and the MDA Standard Procurement System (SPS) helpdesk and application support. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the Knowledge and Information Management initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -Enterprise Information Assurance This initiative supports the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and is a key priority of the MDA Director. This vital program of the BMDS and MDA Enterprise consists of Information Assurance, Computer Network Defense, Network Situational Awareness, Certification and Accreditation activities, and Information Assurance Workforce training and certification to comply with DoD Information Assurance directives, instructions and guidelines. The Information Assurance program provides system security engineering, development, and testing to ensure that command, control, communications, computing and intelligence systems are protected against malicious or accidental attacks. The MDA Information Assurance program provides the network security operations centers and supporting processes to protect and defend information and information systems. The MDA Enterprise Network Operations Security Center manages network situational awareness and status reporting. The MDA Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) coordinates with the Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations (JTF-GNO) to identify and implement network vulnerability updates. This ensures the availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality and non-repudiation of the MDA mission, test and administrative systems. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the Information Assurance initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -Architecture and Implementation Engineering Architecture and Implementation Engineering supports the MDA and the Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS) Core projects through the design and planning of an MDA Enterprise Architecture that is compliant with the DoD Federal enterprise architecture standards. The MDA Implementation Engineering efforts will improve the management of and access to information throughout the MDA. This is done through the integration of technology with Agency processes; transition planning for the MDA Alexandria, Virginia and multiple Huntsville, Alabama facilities; and decommission plans for multiple NCR facilities. These efforts will ensure the continuity of the Information Management and Information Technology services necessary for the design, development, modeling, and testing of the BMDS. This initiative is consolidated and reported under the IT Consumables/Sustainment Engineering initiative for Project MD30 for FY 2011-FY 2015. -Service Information Management/Information Technology for Executing Agents This initiative provides recurring funds to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) a MDA Executing Agent in support of BMDS research and mission related efforts in Huntsville, Alabama. Funds provided to SMDC support continuing operations and maintenance of their communications and Information Technology infrastructure in the Von Braun I facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This includes the communications costs, help desk services, and hardware and software sustainment tool used by MDA for planning and budgeting efforts.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: YX30_0603890C_4_0400_PB_2011

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Cybersecurity.
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

• Cyber
• Directed Energy
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Microelectronics
• Space