Program Planning and Controls

The Challenge: Program, Planning, and Controls (PP&C)

Effective program execution depends on strong Program, Planning, and Controls. You need skilled people, proven processes, and advanced tools. Too often, one or more of these critical elements is missing. This gap becomes riskier under Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements. Government contracts demand PP&C accuracy, compliance, and accountability at every step.

How You Benefit

You get the support you need, from surge to outsourcing, from proposal through execution.
You'll gain access to dedicated EVMS experts, cost specialist, and schedulers for any job duration.
You'll get dedicated schedulers and EV personnel for short- or long-term jobs.
Our PP&C services are flexible, affordable, and quick to deploy.
We offer the industry’s largest team of PP&C professionals to fit your needs.

The SMA Solution

SMA is well-versed in the challenges that surround PP&C.
We use a structured framework to align people, processes, and tools with your program goals.
Our teams are experienced, adaptable, and ready to drive results fast.
Every engagement includes access to our subject matter expert network.

What Our PP&C Solutions Focus On:

The Full Program Lifecycle: Support from pre-proposal through execution.
Regulatory Compliance: Products aligned with federal standards.
Efficiency: Standardized teams deliver fast, consistent execution.
Flexibility: Support when you need it, gone when you don’t.
Excellence: Every project taps into the collective knowledge of our full PP&C team.
Success: Trusted across 400+ programs, $10M to $10B in size.

Our Proven Approach

We’ve supported government contractors for over 25 years.
Our experts implement best practices developed across hundreds of real-world programs.
We design, assess, and implement complete EVMS and PP&C frameworks.

Immediate Right-Sized Support

SMA professionals are ready now for short- or long-term support.
We tailor teams to match your program needs and scale efficiently.
You optimize value while maintaining high performance and compliance.

The SMA Commitment

Partnering with SMA gives you access to a national PP&C talent network.
Our team brings thought leadership, practical tools, and unmatched experience to every engagement.
We lead the industry in Program, Planning, and Controls.

Trusted Solutions Across the Program Lifecycle

We offer industry-leading PP&C support for government and high-stakes programs, combining precision, reliability, and deep technical capability. From planning and scheduling to earned value management and execution oversight, our team brings the experience and tools needed to ensure success. With a track record of supporting complex initiatives, across all phases of the program lifecycle, we delivers reliable solutions that meet regulatory standards and program demand, on time and on budget.

The Essential Guide to Program Architecture

A structured approach to developing the program architecture early in the proposal process helps the proposal team translate the program vision, strategy, and differentiators into a winnable and executable program. This book, by SMA COO Jacque Keats, CF APMP, and now in its second edition, aims to develop a better understanding of how the program architecture fits into a comprehensive program plan, and provides guidance on creating key artifacts such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS). Click here for more details.

SMA PP&C Solutions