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The Program Lifecycle Company® Market Arena AssessmentThe Program Lifecycle Company® Market Franchise Map.The Program Lifecycle Company® Competitive Position Map
The Program Lifecycle Company® Pipeline Analysis and Management
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The Program Lifecycle Company® Competitive Assessment and Price-to-WinThe Program Lifecycle Company® Win Strategy: Making Winning Choices™
The Program Lifecycle Company® Win Strategy: Making Winning Choices™ cont.The Program Lifecycle Company® Stakeholder InfluenceThe Program Lifecycle Company® Independent Capture Assessments
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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

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!”

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Proposal Development

Melissa W. is a valued team member—professional, proactive, and creative in her project management. I rely on her to manage projects independently, escalate effectively, and communicate well. She’s a great leader, and I’m glad to have her on my team.

Program Management
Program Management

Jay K., we greatly appreciate your project management and relentless persistence. Your can-do attitude has been key to our progress. Thank you for all the hard work, long days, and time away from home.

Program Management
Program Management

I received a lessons learned summary from Brian S. this week, highlighting his expertise in graphics, proposal prep, and the quality of SMA’s team. I will continue to recommend SMA for major proposals.

Data Visualization and Publications
Graphics & Desktop Publishing

I appreciate the work SMA provided, especially Jim G. He was the first to volunteer, completing tasks quickly and with high quality, then seeking out new assignments. Jim’s sense of humor and dedication made him a pleasure to work with. Thanks for making him available!

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Proposal Development

We couldn’t have won this award without Danny L. He was a key member of the team, and is always a pleasure to work with.

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Proposal Development

During our Technical Volume Red Team last Friday, we received excellent feedback. Lee E. was a tremendous asset, working with me over the weekend to revise graphics and reapply formatting styles, producing a clean baseline document.

Data Visualization and Publications
Graphics & Desktop Publishing

Congratulations! We won one of the contracts for program. Thank you for your support in getting this pursuit into the ‘win’ column. Lee E.—your track record remains intact!

Data Visualization and Publications
Graphics & Desktop Publishing

Thank you for including Luke A. in your team at SMA as a summer intern. He truly appreciated the experience and feels a strong sense of loyalty. When I offered him an internship at our family company, he replied, ‘No Dad, you had your chance. I work at SMA!’

SMA Headquarters
SMA Headquarters

Congratulations and thank you for your support on the win! This wouldn’t have been possible without you. It’s been a privilege to work together—thanks for the guidance, long hours, training, collaboration, and everything that led to the winning response. Looking forward to future wins!

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Proposal Development

I have nothing but the highest praise for all you did to get us to where we are, Ralphine I. Please put me down as a fan and a reference any time you need it!

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Proposal Development

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!

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Proposal Development