The University of Southern
California’s Information Sciences Institute (USC/ISI) along with the active
support and engagement of the USAF and USSF have undertaken a series of case
studies focused on developing lessons learned and identifying best practices
when Agile and DevSecOps methodologies are introduced into the space-based
software-only acquisition environment. A major focus of this research is
discovering challenges and exploring solutions to managing resources throughout
the Agile/DevSecOps system development process. Such challenges include managing
dependencies on external and internal systems; staff loading and specialties
over the course of the program; the introduction of new capabilities; and the
availability, collection and analysis of performance metrics for improved
situational awareness.