http://xml.gov/stratml/drybridge/FEARMP.xmlFederal Enterprise Architecture Records Management Profile Version 1.1The RM Profile is a framework that overlays, or cross-cuts, the inter-related FEA reference models: the Business Reference Model (BRM), Service Component Reference Model (SRM), Technical Reference Model (TRM), Data Reference Model (DRM), and Performance Reference Model (PRM). The RM Profile provides an overview of the FEA and explains how the reference models provide a context for applying effective records management practices. Additionally, the RM Profile includes a description of how each reference model currently addresses records management and how agencies can use the various records management resources in the RM Profile to improve their records management programs.Establishing a Records Management (RM) Profile in the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) provides the framework for embedding common and consistent records management procedures and practices into agency business processes. Currently, the RM Profile is a high-level concept. As the FEA and concepts associated with each of the reference models mature, the RM Profile will evolve to reflect emerging records management standards, technologies, and guidance.National Archives and Records AdministrationNARA_09cbb3f2-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2aERPWGFederal Agency Representatives of the Electronic Records Policy Working Group - Government PartnerFRCFederal Records Council - Government PartnerBooz Allen Hamilton Inc.Industry PartnerSRA International, Inc.Industry Partner Records Management OfficersWhile agency RMOs may be familiar with the specific records management requirements affecting their agency’s business, the RM Profile can add value to their understanding by describing these requirements in the context of the FEA. Knowledge of the FEA reference models will better prepare agency RMOs to speak to agency IT staff about integrating records management requirements into agency business processes.Office of Management and BudgetOMB_09cc8e4e-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2aProgram/Project ManagersAgency program and project managers are concerned with both strategic and tactical issues affecting the mission of the agency. From Line of Business managers to content owners, the RM Profile is useful as a model that guides decision-making to ensure that risks are mitigated, appropriate controls are in place, and performance measures are monitored.General CounselsAgency GC offices are concerned with the legal ramifications of implementing policies, procedures, or technologies. The RM Profile can advise agency GC offices by providing a framework for describing how records management authorities are tied to agency business processes and enterprise architectures.Architecture and Infrastructure CommitteeAIC_09cc8f2a-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2aFederal Chief Information Officers CouncilCAFChief Architects Forum - Government PartnerNASCIONational Association of State CIOs - Government PartnerIACIndustry Advisory Council - Industry PartnerChief Information OfficersAgency CIOs evaluate the impact of applying management, operational, and technical controls and present options and/or recommendations resulting in appropriate solutions. The RM Profile brings together records management and IT issues to inform decision-making.Enterprise ArchitectsThe Agency Enterprise Architect supports the acquisition, use, and management of an agency’s IT capabilities from varying perspectives (business, data, applications, security, etc.), including records management services. Enterprise Architects ensure that records management is integrated into the Enterprise Architecture and into all phases of IT solution development. The RM Profile can help Enterprise Architects who are familiar with the FEA achieve this goal.NARA, OMB, and the Federal CIO Council’s AIC envision the RM Profile as a framework to ensure that agencies incorporate statutory records management requirements and sound records management principles seamlessly into agency work processes, enterprise architectures, and information systems. The RM Profile is a cross-cutting guide that uses relevant FEA reference model information (i.e., context and conditions) to help business process owners identify and integrate records management requirements into all aspects of agency business operations. _09cc9060-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2aTo provide agency decision- makers with a framework for incorporating statutory records management requirements and sound records management principles seamlessly into agency work processes, enterprise architectures, and information systems_c97d3ced-94bf-4bc7-ba39-daf9786662caFramework for RequirementsUse the FEA as the common Government-wide framework for identifying records management requirements._f1a7e9fa-f6b1-4bc5-a61c-a2f8fd7e90c01By combining records management policies and procedures with the foundation of the FEA reference models, the RM Profile promotes a standardized means of implementing records management in agency enterprise architectures across the Government. Every line of business in the FEA should incorporate records management requirements and functionality._09cc9128-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2aTechnologies and Business ProcessesIdentify records management issues and requirements and link them to their implementing technologies and business processes._0563f776-74c7-48fd-bab4-65d1c51172172The RM Profile ensures that agencies evaluate records management issues and requirements during agency planning processes. Agencies should integrate these requirements into all areas of business operations, especially before the implementation of systems and supporting processes._09cc91c8-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2aIT Governance ProcessesBuild records management requirements into agency information technology (IT) governance processes for capital planning, enterprise architecture, business process design, and the systems development life cycle._d26d0023-8a26-4ac1-816e-ab7fcba0e06b3For agency IT managers and enterprise architects in particular, the RM Profile is a useful guide for building records management requirements into IT governance processes for capital planning, enterprise architecture, business process design, and the systems development life cycle._09cc925e-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2aRecords Management ResourcesEstablish a concise and coherent body of records management resources that places this information in the proper context within the FEA._6aa0dc0b-5a09-45d1-b628-6e3e10b4bdb04A key objective of the RM Profile is to bring together relevant records management resources (e.g., NARA, OMB, and GSA) as a concise body of knowledge that will inform and guide agency decision-makers. In this sense, it is a communication tool. Further, by placing these resources within the context of the FEA, they become more meaningful and understandable to senior agency decision-makers that are familiar with OMB’s FEA framework._09cc92f4-ff4e-11df-8656-ec3c7a64ea2a2005-12-152010-12-03http://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/pdf/rm-profile.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net