# 6-1 Investment Analysis

The Investment Analysis (IA) stage of the [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">Acquisition Management System (AMS)</span>](https://fast.faa.gov/) process consists of two sub-stages: Initial Investment Analysis and Final Investment Analysis.

The Initial Investment Analysis begins with designating an FAA HF Coordinator (FAA HFC). For larger projects, as necessary the FAA HFC then establishes and chairs a <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Human Factors Working Group (HFWG).</span>

IA Activities. HF tasks to be completed during IA include:

- P. 6-2: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">Creation of Human Factors Working Group (HFWG)</span> ](#page_53)
- P. 6-3: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">HF Input for Substages of Analysis (IA) </span>](#page_54)
- P. 6-4: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">HF Investment Analysis (IA) Inputs for AMS Lifecycle Checklist</span> ](#page_66)