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This simulation exercise project focuses on developing a non-intrusive method to measure target surface temperatures when hit by a laser. The project involves building and testing a prototype within 18 months and manufacturing a number of articles in the following years. The project aims to address critical shortfalls in test and evaluation infrastructure for directed energy weapon systems.
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Student Simulation Exercise Project 2 Felix Sanchez Project Management for ARA Engineers and Scientists
Simulation Exercise Project 2 • Request for Proposal – read handout 4.0 • RFP number as example xx-06-RFP-DETEC-TSTM-XXXX • High energy laser target surface temperature measurement capability Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Capability (DETEC)
Background: DETEC Programs Fulfill a National T&E Infrastructure Requirement • The Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program (CTEIP) funds the Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Capability (DETEC) project tri-service study • To identify, scope and prioritize shortfalls in the test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure needed for testing joint service directed energy (DE) weapons systems • To develop enhanced capability to test next-generation directed energy weapon systems • The High Energy Laser (HEL) Target Surface Temperature Measurement (TSTM) capability addresses one of these critical shortfalls • Measure temperatures non-intrusively on a target’s surface when hit by a laser – extreme technical challenges to solve due to nature and physics of the problem • Build and test and demonstrate a prototype in 18 months • Manufacture a number (12) articles in a couple of years
Simulation Exercise Project 2: HEL TSTM • A real RFP and program bid by ARA • Complexity of project is representative of programs that ARA must win in the future to stay competitive and grow • Dollar value $2M-$4M+ over first two years – more in out-years • Customer required use of various Management Best Practices, specifically: • Detailed Work Breakdown Structure, Integrated Master Plan, Integrated Master Schedules, etc. • Earned Value Management • Research and Development plus build prototype • A Systems Engineering approach • System Requirements Review • Preliminary Design Review • Critical Design Review • Test Readiness Review, etc. More customers requiring Best Practices in the Management Approach
Simulation Exercise – HandoutsSolicitation Documents • Must read to do the exercise • Proposal instructions to offerors (RFP) • Evaluation criteria and standards (RFP) • Statement of work (RFP) • Background info only provided in handouts (scan) • Performance specification • Risk management analysis • Concept of operations Must read before tomorrow!
Simulation Exercise Project 2: History • ARA Proposal Manager and the designated Program Manger: • Sharp engineer with previous ARA PI experience • BUT, no experience in Management Approach requiring: • WBS, IMP, IMS • EVMS and CDRL Format 1 and 2 Program Control reporting • Large Cost Proposal “bottoms up” build-up • Systems Engineering approach as part of management approach • A competitive Technical Approach and solution proposed One of the goals for ARA PM course: Prepare ARA’s PMs to design, organize and execute a complex project and NOT have to experience what this PI went through
Simulation Exercise (SE) 2 DLOs • Teams will design the program structure • Create the Work Breakdown Structure (SE 2a) • Design the Team Organizational structure (SE 2b) • Teams will design the Plan and the Schedule • Build the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) (SE 2c) • Build the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (SE 2d)
Assignment of Teams • Team 1 • Jennifer Albertson (PM for SE 2a) • Sarah Gray (PM for SE 2b) • Matthew Janisz (PM for SE 2c – IMP) • Clayton Tinsley (PM for SE 2d – IMS) • Team 2 • Juan Archilla (PM for SE 2a) • James A. Gravelin (PM for SE 2b) • John Markey (PM for SE 2c – IMP) • Ed Sears (PM for SE 2d – IMS) • Team 3 • Suzanne Bates (PM for SE 2a) • Paul J. Edwardson (PM for SE 2b) • Thomas Moser (PM for SE 2d – IMP & IMS) • Team 4 • LeeAnn Bongiorno (PM for SE 2a) • Rob Phillips (PM for SE 2b) • Rob Karl (PM for SE 2c/d – IMP & IMS)
Summary • Through realistic Simulated Case Studies, you will be better prepared for a PM role on any project, whether small, mid-size or large, and on more complex projects using best practices and principles that customers expect. • Opportunity for team-building and to practice leadership skills needed to run a motivated team