Business Process Analysis (BPA)

The BPA is a systematic method of examining, identifying, and mapping the functional processes, workflows, activities, personnel expertise, systems, data, interdependencies, alternate locations, and other resources needed to perform a Mission Essential Function (MEF). The MEF identification process in Federal Continuity Directive 2 (FCD-2), Annex B identifies what essential functions an organization must continue, and the BPA process identifies how these essential functions are performed. Through BPAs, Headquarters Offices and Field Elements must clearly describe how each MEF is performed, to include process flows and operational details, and identify appropriate resources that must be available during or immediately following a disruption to normal operations to enable the rapid resumption of MEF performance.