FSAM Outputs and Suggested Analytical Techniques    (400N)

FSAM also includes a comprehensive toolbox of suggested analytical techniques. These analytical techniques are provided for the outputs of each activity of a process step, as defined in FSAM, and are based on agency best practices that were assessed for inclusion by the FSAWG.    (400O)

Within the FSAM, the outputs are generalized and may be satisfied by analytical techniques and best practices, as determined by each agency. The suggested analytical techniques included with FSAM are provided for each output and are designed to satisfy the requirements for developing a complete segment architecture.    (400P)

Some outputs are considered “core FSAM outputs.” The “core” designation suggests that the outputs deliver a complete segment architecture, as defined in the OMB EAAF v3.0 reporting requirements. All mappings are based on the data attributes as defined for each output in the corresponding suggested analytical techniques.    (400Q)

The methodology also outlines which FSAM outputs, when used with the suggested analytical techniques, either support (S) or are core (C) to satisfying key usage requirements corresponding to strategic planning, capital planning, information technology (IT) governance, EAAF reporting, solution development, and security / privacy.    (400R)

The following is a roll-up of all outputs and related suggested analytical techniques for all FSAM process steps.    (400S)

Summary of FSAM Outputs and Suggested Analytical Techniques (MS Word Format)    (401S)

Relationship Diagram of FSAM Outputs by Process Step (MS Visio Format)    (401T)

Process Step 1: Determine Participants and Launch Project    (400T)

1.1: Determine the Executive Sponsor    (400U)

Activity Outputs:    (3YTF)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3YTO)

1.2: Develop the purpose statement for the segment    (400V)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZA7)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZA9)

1.3: Solicit core team member    (400W)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZAY)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZB1)

1.4: Create core team charter and project plan    (400X)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZBQ)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZBT)

1.5: Establish the communications strategy    (400Y)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZCL)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZCN)

Process Step 2: Define the Segement Scope and Strategic Intent    (4018)

2.1: Establish segment scope and context    (4019)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZET)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZEY)

2.2: Identify and prioritize strategic improvement opportunities    (401A)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZGL)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZGQ)

2.3: Define segment strategic intent    (401B)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZHP)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZHU)

2.4: Validate and communicate the scope and strategic intent    (401C)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZII)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZIK)

None    (3ZIL)

Process Step 3: Define Business and Information Requirements    (401D)

3.1: Determine current business and information environment associated with strategic improvement opportunities    (401E)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZKA)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZKG)

3.2: Determine business and information improvement opportunities    (401F)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZLK)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZLM)

3.3: Define target business and information architecture    (401G)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZMV)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZN8)

3.4: Validate and communicate target business and information architecture    (401H)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZO8)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZOA)

None    (3ZOB)

Process Step 4: Define the Conceptual Solution Architecture    (401I)

4.1: Assess systems and technology environment for alignment with performance, business and information requirements    (401J)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZPU)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZPX)

4.2: Define the target conceptual solution architecture    (401K)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZRB)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZRI)

4.3: Identify and analyze system and service transition dependencies    (401L)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZSB)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZSF)

4.4: Validate and communicate the conceptual solution architecture    (401M)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZT5)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZT7)

None    (3ZT8)

Process Step 5: Author the Modernization Blueprint    (401N)

5.1: Perform cost / value / risk analysis to develop implementation recommendations    (401O)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZUZ)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZV2)

5.2: Develop draft blueprint and sequencing plan    (401P)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZVQ)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZVX)

5.3: Review and finalize the blueprint and sequencing plan    (401Q)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZWO)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZWR)

5.4: Brief core team and obtain approval    (401R)

Activity Outputs:    (3ZXE)
Suggested Analytical Techniques:    (3ZXI)

None    (3ZXJ)