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g. System Development Agent (SDA). The SDA is the individual, unit, firm, agency, or
organization that performs, or has the responsibility for, the design, development,
implementation, and support of C4&IT systems, as well as the acquisition of C4&IT products or
services. The SDA will follow the EA process, facilitate the process of demonstrating EA
alignment, adhere to EA standards, and recommend changes to reference models, as appropriate.
The SDA will also define, track, and evaluate EA performance measures pertaining to
development throughout the life cycle.
h. System Support Agent (SSA). The SSA is the individual, unit, firm, agency, or organization that
performs, or has the responsibility for, the maintenance, support, and availability of C4&IT
assets. The SSA participates in all aspects of the C4&IT system development life cycle. The
SSA will follow the EA process, facilitate the process of demonstrating EA alignment, adhere to
EA standards, and recommend changes to reference models, as appropriate. The SSA will also
define, track, and evaluate EA performance measures pertaining to support throughout the life
cycle.
i. User. The individual, unit, or organization that interacts with and uses C4&IT systems or
services to accomplish work, execute missions, or deliver products and services to Coast Guard
members and external customers. The user provides feedback on C4&IT systems and services,
suggests enhancements to existing C4&IT systems and services, and identifies new system or
service requirements via the Sponsor's Representative.
j. Customer. A customer is any person or organization that benefits from C4&IT systems or
services. An internal customer is a person or organization inside the Coast Guard for which the
C4&IT system or service is being provided. An external customer is a person or organization
outside the Coast Guard for which the C4&IT product or service is being provided. The
customer provides feedback on C4&IT systems and services, suggests enhancements to existing
C4&IT systems and services, or identifies new system or service requirements via the Sponsor's
Representative.
k. Stakeholder. A stakeholder is any person, group, or organization (e.g., customers; employees;
suppliers; owners; OMB, DHS, or other agencies; and Congress) that can place a claim on, or
influence, a C4&IT asset, is affected by that asset, or has a vested interest in, or expectation for,
the asset. The stakeholder provides feedback on C4&IT assets, suggests enhancements to
existing C4&IT systems or services, and identifies new system or service requirements via the
Sponsor's Representative.
l. Enterprise Architecture Configuration Control Board (EA CCB). The entity responsible for
reviewing and approving changes to the EA. The Chief Architect is the EA CCB chair.
Membership is cross-programmatic (e.g., Asset Managers, logistics).
m. EA Management Board (EAMB). The EAMB provides a forum for the coordination of activities
across the Coast Guard that impact the development of the EA. The EAMB is composed of
personnel whose skills and knowledge are needed to address EA issues. Membership is usually
reserved for O-6/GS-15 level. The EAMB develops consensus on a sequenced list of initiatives
that are inputs to the investment management process.
n. Data Steward. An organization (or person) that is responsible for the operations and
maintenance of one or more operational data resources.
o. Data Sponsor. A Data Sponsor(s) shall be assigned to each major data category, as defined by
CG-6 in the Enterprise Data Architecture. A Data Sponsor is a government employee, assigned
from Coast Guard organizations, authorized to define requirements in coordination with CG-6.
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