Let’s Talk Agile Take 4 with Sean Brady - Software Pathway Policy Updates

Software-enabled capabilities have unique technical properties that enable quick response to changing threats. Recognizing this, OSD is leading a set of inter-related initiatives to develop policy, guidance, training, and enterprise resources that will transform the way the Department acquires and deploys software. The Software Pathway (SWP) enables the DoD to acquire software with modern software development practices and deliver performance at the speed of relevance in support of the National Defense Strategy. It promotes and streamlines adoption of Agile, Lean, DevSecOps, and human-centered design practices within defense acquisition using 21st century processes.

Sean Brady, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Enablers, is back and will provide an update on the status of the Software Acquisition Pathway policy, adopters, and key initiatives underway to address and remove/mitigate blockers for programs adopting modern software practices. He will share lessons learned to date, software team focus areas for the remainder of the year, and longer range areas of the Department's focus expected to be contained within the Software Modernization Implementation Plan - a product of the Software Modernization Senior Steering Group tri-chaired by USD Acquisition and Sustainment. OSD DoD Chief Information Officer, and USD Research & Engineering.  The webinar will include a Q&A portion.