Implementation | Design and Build
- Develop detailed design specifications and build (configure and/or develop RICE objects as appropriate) a solution that address all detailed requirements (defined in the Blueprint) in a manner that is consistent with the capability of the packaged solution. To do so, follow a proven methodology as provided by the SI as well as the methodology best practices, Education and Training CONOPS and RICE Process defined in the EI Toolkit.
- Develop and communicate a detailed project plan for all Design and Build tasks.
- Use facilitation techniques and team understanding of best practices to jointly design, configure and document future business processes.
- Compare various alternatives to address gaps.
- Document recommended gap solutions and associated justification.
- Secure approval for all required Reports, Interfaces, Conversions and application Extensions (RICE) prior to beginning development.
- Install and test new hardware and network requirements.
- Configure and test application software.
- Develop and test all approved Reports, Interfaces, Conversions and software Extensions.
- Clean up legacy data.
- Establish roles and security profiles.
- Manage project plan and resources, provide updated status, and address any variances to plan.
- Test software application for compliance to all functional and non-functional requirements.
- Prepare to train end-users.
- Update project charter and business case, if necessary.
- Assess risks and update mitigation plan.
- Secure appropriate sign-offs.
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| 1 | Manage the project
4 Manage the plan, issues, risks, status meetings, status reporting, change control and acceptance sign-offs using templates provided and adapted from Preparation phase. |
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| 2 | Secure signoffs
4 As completed, secure sign-off of key deliverables using adapted acceptance form from Preparation phase. |
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| 3 | Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation (DITSCAP) Phase 2
4 Initiate and complete DITSCAP Phase 2/3 during design activities and prior to build phase. |
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| 4 | Drive project to business case
4 Assure project is in sync with business case and the program architecture. |
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| 5 | Maintain project status
4 Hold regular project status and steering committee meetings, and document status and minutes using adapted templates from planning and preparation phase. |
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| 6 | Create detailed project plan
4 Create detailed project plan for transition / cutover phase of project. |
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| 7 | Train project team
4 Provide additional software training for the project team. Also train the project team on the implementation methodology, providing details and specifics, for Transition/Cutover phase. |
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| 8 | Manage the project teams
4 Assure all team leads and members understand and are properly completing their assigned tasks for the Design and Build phase. |
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| 9 | Prepare Cutover Strategy
4 Assure cutover strategy is defined and appropriate resources are identified. |
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| 10 | Plan and develop end user training
4 Assure end user training is planned and materials and documentation requirements defined and created. Be sure to follow the Education and Training CONOPS and leverage the Education and Training tools. |
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| 11 | Create help desk strategy
4 Assure help desk strategy and process are defined including identifying appropriate resources to support the strategy. |
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| 12 | Assure readiness
4 Initiate monitoring and tracking of project readiness to go live and schedule software vendor review of system. |
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| 13 | Assess project risks
4 Manage and monitor project risks. |
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| 14 | Assure Design and Build is complete
4 Validate all tasks for the Design and Build phase are complete and appropriate sign-offs are secured. |
Application Security Guide (Sample)
Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996 (FFMIA) Compliance Tools
Process for Gathering and Reporting Lessons Learned
Business Process Master List (BPML) Introduction and Samples
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