Milestone Success™ for Technical Reviews

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The Technical Review Challenge

As reported by the GAO, “Programs consistently move forward with unrealistic cost and schedule estimates, use immature technologies in launching product develop­ment, and fail to solidify design and manufacturing processes at appropriate points in develop­ment” (GAO-09-3265P, March 2009). Poor scores on a Technical Review are a predictor of:
  • Cost overruns of up to 30%
  • Missed deadlines
  • Customer discontent
  • Missed future opportunities
  • Program failure
“SMA’s Milestone Success™ process saved our engineers countless hours in preparation for the System Requirements Review. The results were fantastic—only one action item after two full days of review.”

Program Manager, A&D client

Our Solution

SMA Milestone Success™ helps you properly manage and complete Technical Reviews, while minimizing the cost and schedule impact of these events on the contract. Our solution uses a proven systems engineering approach and provides a disciplined, strategy-driven process to achieve Technical Review success. SMA Milestone Success™ includes:
  • Assessment of the Technical Review position
  • Alignment of review criteria for customer and you
  • Capturing entrance and exit criteria for the review
  • Development of a strategy to achieve exit criteria
  • Recommendation of actions to complete requirements
  • Preparation of presentation and presenters
  • Effective communication of program status success
  • Augmenting your staff to complete tasks
  • Management of all aspects of Technical Reviews
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Why Partner with SMA?

Cost Growth Avoidance

When Technical Reviews are not properly conducted, programs can experience a 30% cost increase, resulting in millions of dollars in cost overruns. Successful completion of Milestone Success™ is proven to avoid cost growth after CDR and help programs stay on-schedule.

Schedule Issue Avoidance

SMA’s Milestone Success™ reduces costly schedule overruns with a focused approach to achieving entrance and exit criteria, which eliminates the need for rework. We help you understand, manage and complete all Technical Review requirements in a timely manner, with minimal impact to the organization’s resources.

Demonstrated Program Understanding

SMA has supported post-award activities on over 150 high-profile programs, resulting in increased program profitability and improved program performance.

The Right Blend of Skills and Experience

SMA Milestone Success™ Associates increase your team’s efficiency and effectiveness by mentoring and coaching your systems engineering staff, and by working as an extension of your organization. Our Associates’ experience includes:
  • Execution of tasks leading to Technical Reviews
  • Generation of technical artifacts for reviews
  • Development and presentation of Technical Reviews
  • Evaluation of reviews from customer and contractor perspective
  • Development of guidance standards for reviews