Project Scope & Management Planning
- PM plan that clearly defines scope
- WBS analysis, definition & deliverables
Project Tracking
- Actively track all phases of a project against documented estimates, commitments and plans
- Metrics & tracking tools improve development
Integration Planning & Implementation Documentation
- System Test Planning, legacy systems and multi-platform integration
- Total life cycle planning
Business Improvement Support
- Workshops and User Involvement
- Event Coordination – attention to detail ensures success
- Critical Success Factor Identification
- Mission and Strategic Goals – long and short term objectives
Risk Management
- Maximize opportunities – minimize risk through a continuous iterative process that optimizes customer requirements
- Leverage community and DoD best practices – improve on processes
Software Development Management Plan & Process
- Establish organizational software process activities –
improve organization’s overall software process capabilities-CMM Compliant - Documented Software Development Plan and Software Standards
Configuration Management Plan & Process
- Establish and catalogue software baselines, CM tool utilization – systematically control configuration changes and software versions
- Maintain integrity and traceability of the configuration throughout the software life cycle CM process based upon CMM framework
Business Process Reengineering
- Process Flow Engineering Tools
- Organizational Change Management
Quality Management Plans and Procedures
- Statistical process controls – reduces variations & controls deviation from planned
- Continuous feedback system for clients and developers
Technology Infusion
- Continuous application of COTS tools to solve customer requirements
- GDS’ program management standards are based upon adherence to structured project standards for complex IT systems.