subsequent mitigations derived from the SRM process (as described in the SMS Manual) are  translated into requirements for the acquired systems. To assess the safety effects identified in the SRM process, the requirements set for the  acquired systems must be connected to the Verification and Validation (V&V) processes. 3 Without these connections, the true residual risk cannot be determined.  The SRMGSA defines the ATO’s processes for effectively integrating system safety 4  into  system changes and NAS modernization in accordance with FAA orders, the SMS Manual, and  AMS policy. 5 It describes the AMS phases, organizational roles and responsibilities, program  requirements, tasks, monitoring, and reporting requirements associated with performing SRM  within the ATO and other organizations involved in acquisitions that affect the NAS (e.g., Office  of Aviation Safety, Office of Airports, and ANG). The SRMGSA provides the following:  • Safety management guidance for acquisitions during the following phases of the AMS lifecycle: o Concept and Requirements Definition, Initial Investment Analysis, o Final Investment Analysis, Solution Implementation, and o In-Service Management (ISM). • SRM in support of agency Risk-Based Decision Making (RBDM). • Specific guidance for system changes including technology refreshment portfolio projects. • An overview of the Joint Resources Council’s (JRC’s) expectations regarding SRM. (Figure 2.2 shows the SRM documentation required by the JRC at each AMS decision point.) The SRMGSA describes the organization and responsibilities of FAA management, the ATO,  and ANG for fulfilling SRM objectives. It also addresses Safety and Technical Training’s (AJI’s)  relationship within the ATO (specifically with the PO and Service Units) and with ANG for  developing and approving safety documentation and accepting risk prior to JRC decisions. When a change to AMS policy, the SMS Manual, or FAA/ATO management direction affects the  accepted scope of performance or requirements of the SRMGSA, the SRMGSA may be revised  objective. These elements include people, hardware, software, firmware, information, facilities, services, and other  support facets.  3. The FAA employs V&V throughout the acquisition management lifecycle in accordance with AMS V&V guidelines to support investment decisions and approvals. Verification ensures a product is built according to specifications. Validation ensures the right product is built (i.e., the product fulfills its intended use). V&V is performed early and incrementally throughout the lifecycle management process on select products, work products, and product components. See  AMS, Section 2.1.6,  Verification and Validation , for more information. 4. System safety is the process for designing safety into a product through the engineering process using a systematic approach. 5. The Assistant Administrator for ANG also uses the SRMGSA to guide his or her activities when conducting SRM. 3 1_SRMGSA_202003  Originally published March 2020  Uncontrolled copy when downloaded 