New Information/Guidance/Tools:

• The purpose of this memo is to announce the deployment of the CBT course, Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule IMS) Analysis.
• Over the past months a team of DCMA personnel has provided classroom instruction on contract schedule analysis and reporting.  While the course has been very well received by all, using the classroom venue was not only expensive, but was barely making a dent in our overall need.  The training is both required of hundreds of DCMA personnel and beneficial to literally several thousand.
  • Course Description: The Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule IMS) Analysis course is oriented toward program-managed contracts and provides a basic understanding and familiarity with contract planning (IMP) and scheduling (IMS).  However, it provides the tools and methodology to do a thorough and accurate analysis of a contractor’s planning and scheduling for both program and non program-managed contracts, and does so to the point where the analyst is able to gain sufficient schedule insight that they are able to provide their customers with information that will allow the customer to make useful, well-informed business decisions.
  • Course Goal: To improve the skill level of the DCMA Workforce in the analysis of Integrated Master Planning/Integrated Master Scheduling.  It is recommended for performing an objective and thorough analysis of the IMS because it:
    • Provides a consistent, agency-wide approach to schedule analysis
    • Provides a catalyst for constructive discussions between the contractor and DCMA
    • Provides a baseline for tracking IMS improvement over time
    • Utilizes proven metrics that have been successfully implemented on several different programs
    • Includes two major OSD "Tripwire" metrics
  • Course Objectives - upon completion the student will be able to:
    • Identify the techniques, tools, and reference materials used by functional specialists in support of DCMA IMP/IMS analysis and reporting responsibilities
    • Determine whether plans and schedules are realistic and to monitor progress in accordance with the plan and schedule
    • Perform schedule analysis using tools such as MS Project and Excel
• NOTE:  Participants should understand that completion of this course is a relatively large undertaking - it cannot be consumed in one sitting.  An individual plan that includes a reasonable daily goal and goes over one or two weeks is about right.
• This information is applicable to the EVMS - Program Analysis and Manufacturing and Production guidebook processes.

Point of Contact for Further Information

Signature:
Director, Earned Value Management Center