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The Program Lifecycle Company® Market Arena AssessmentThe Program Lifecycle Company® Market Franchise Map.The Program Lifecycle Company® Competitive Position Map
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The Program Lifecycle Company® Competitive Assessment and Price-to-WinThe Program Lifecycle Company® Win Strategy: Making Winning Choices™
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The Program Lifecycle Company® Solution BaselinesThe Program Lifecycle Company® Color Teams and Independent Assessments
The Program Lifecycle Company® QuickStart®
The Program Lifecycle Company® QuickStart® cont.The Program Lifecycle Company® Lessons Actually Learned
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The Program Lifecycle Company® Milestone Success™The Program Lifecycle Company® Keep Sold Strategy
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Trusted by 3500+ clients across all industries
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
HELLEN Systems
Parker Hannifin
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
Bell Helicopter
Metrea
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Ultra Electronics
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Iridium Satellite LLC
Anduril Industries, Inc.
Aevex Aerospace
QinetiQ US
Honeywell
Fluor
Leonardo DRS
Humana Government
Expro North Sea Ltd
Parsons Corporation
Hanwha Defense USA
Muon Space, Inc.
BAE Systems
NP Aerospace
ADDX Corporation
Momentus Inc.
Global Government Services, a First Flagship Company
UVeye Inc.
Long Wave Inc
ZF
Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Safran Group
Skyship Services Inc.
Thames Freeport Ltd
Viasat, Inc.
American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc.

Why Choose Us?

Holistic Approach

Unique Holistic Framework

Rather than simply offering discrete services, we tailor solutions through a systems‑based, unified framework to deliver consistent, performance-driven outcomes: streamlined execution, disciplined governance, and elevated competitiveness.
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Proven Experience Across Domains

We’ve supported thousands of high-stakes programs across every mission and operational domain—land, sea, air, space, cyber, and information technology—delivering integrated solutions for winning new business and achieving program success.
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Talent on Demand®

Our TOD® platform allows you to search through our exclusive pool of highly qualified associates. Whether you need a single professional or a team, TOD® has the right match for any project need. Try it today!

Industries

Multi-Industry Expertise

We serve a variety of industries, including:
  • Aerospace & defense
  • High technology & technical services
  • Information systems & technology
  • Healthcare & life sciences
  • Professional & business services
  • Architecture, engineering & construction
  • Aerospace & defense
  • High technology & technical services
  • Information systems & technology
  • Healthcare & life sciences
  • Professional & business services
  • Architecture, engineering & construction
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What Our Clients Say

Our bid team was very pleased with Jeff S.’s support on our Task Order responses. His concept of operations designs were clear yet thorough, covering the SOW. Jeff was a pleasure to work with, well-liked by the team, and we’d gladly engage him again in the future.

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

Thanks to Lori C. and Jeannie W. for their tireless support on the proposal. Their excellent work minimized disruption to our workflow and reduced weekend work for the team. Lori and Jeannie have been rock stars and are doing an incredible job. Thank you!”

Data Visualization and Publications
Graphics & Desktop Publishing

Thanks for bringing Lee E. to us. He’s a seasoned professional who anticipates needs and delivers on time. His USG proposal experience makes working together easy, and his team player attitude keeps things running smoothly. Lee’s skills lead to efficient proposal development!

Data Visualization and Publications
Graphics & Desktop Publishing

Noel J. and Terry T., thank you for your crucial help on this proposal. We couldn’t have submitted without you. We made the deadline on Sunday with 5 minutes to spare, and the orals went well. Now we wait!

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

Big thanks to Dick E.! (1) Great job on the templates and user guide—HUGE success! (2) Thanks for putting up with my crazy ideas. (3) Appreciate you getting up early to share with the team. Most importantly, you made me look good to my boss—he’s thrilled!

Data Visualization and Publications
Graphics & Desktop Publishing

Chris J., thanks for the excellent proposal development training and your flexibility. I really appreciate your approach—the group felt comfortable, and the impromptu topics made the new knowledge real for us. Great work, and thanks again!

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

In her year here, Liz C. has earned respect for her hard work, diligence, and positive personality. She consistently delivers with little supervision, helps out when needed, and keeps things moving in proposal management, even amidst increased workload and attrition.

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

Mike D. is implementing Earned Value Management at our client. After delivering his first Program Performance Report, the client responded with, ‘Hey Mike, superb work!’, ‘Mike, great work!’, and ‘Holy cow—this is incredible!’

Earned Value Management Systems
EVMS

Great job with your people: Lee E., Adish S., and Dave P. Great guys and we appreciate the guidance.

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

Brian S. and Robert D. did a great job getting us to the finish line! Brian worked long days and was a key contributor to our electronic and print submission success. Thank you for SMA’s support on this bid!”

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

Paul S. understood the effort fully, referred the right things to others, and handled key tasks himself. Few do this well, and it instills confidence in management that this team—and bid—are in good hands.

Capture Support
Capture Support

Eleni T. showed exceptional commitment this past month, supporting the program through numerous BCRs and software issues. She worked long days, took minimal time off, and upon her return, quickly jumped back in to ensure timely completion of all customer deliverables.

Program Planning and Controls
Program Planning & Controls