AMS Building Blocks

Key foundation elements of the Acquisition Management System.

Acquisition Career Program

Acquisition workforce members in specified disciplines and specialty functions must be certified for the work they perform.

Acquisition Planning and Control Documents

Mandatory AMS documents that facilitate planning and control at the agency, portfolio, and program levels.

FAA Standard Work Breakdown Structure

Use the FAA Standard WBS to identify work activities that must be executed as you plan, obtain, deploy, and sustain the products of your investment program over their lifecycle.

Flowcharts

Detailed flowcharts for planning, obtaining, deploying, and supporting systems, facilities, and services that specify what must be done, who is responsible, key products, and who approves. Be sure to download associated PDF files.

Investment Planning

Investment planning occurs throughout the AMS lifecycle management process.

Measurement & Analysis

A management and control process applied throughout the lifecycle of an investment program to track status and warn of emerging problems before they become severe issues.

Portfolio Management

The FAA manages its investment and operational assets as portfolios to ensure they work together efficiently to achieve agency strategic and service goals.

Quality Assurance

Quality assurance policy and guidance apply to the procurement of all systems, equipment, material, and services.

Service Management

Service organizations and program offices bring together the key stakeholders and specialists necessary to plan, obtain, manage, and sustain assigned services throughout their service life.

Verification & Validation

Verification and validation are performed throughout the AMS lifecycle to support investment decision-making and make sure the right products are built right.