Mission Engineering

  • Applies a data-driven mission engineering approach to analyze systems, capabilities, threats, and operational concepts in support of mission objectives.
  • Provides R&D centers and program offices with quantitative analysis and proven methodologies that improve decision-making and accelerate capability delivery.
  • Leverages decades of acquisition and systems engineering experience to reduce risk and enhance program execution.
  • Utilizes ASA’s proprietary AimOST℠ methodology to integrate technology transition, risk assessment, acquisition planning, and portfolio management, optimizing the path from concept to fielding.

Software Development

  • Develops database-driven software solutions to automate the management, analysis, and visualization of program and portfolio data.
  • Integrates with common platforms including Microsoft Excel, Access, MySQL, and Oracle to provide actionable insights for informed decision-making.
  • Delivers program and portfolio management tools that support project health assessments, dashboard reporting, and what-if analysis.
  • Provides financial planning and tracking applications that streamline budgeting, reduce manual data entry, and improve data accuracy.

Technology Transition Acceleration

  • Accelerates the transition of emerging technologies from development to fielded capability through proven acquisition, systems engineering, and decision-support methodologies.
  • Utilizes ASA’s proprietary AimOST℠ framework to streamline planning, reduce risk, and bridge the technology transition “valley of death.”
  • Provides expert support in implementing the DoD’s Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), including rapid prototyping, rapid fielding, and non-traditional acquisition pathways.
  • Applies expertise in JCIDS, the Defense Acquisition System, risk management, Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, and multi-objective decision analysis to improve decision-making and accelerate mission outcomes.

Fielding Acceleration

  • Seasoned professionals with decades of experience delivering mission-critical capabilities across defense, aerospace, healthcare, and technology sectors.
  • Expertise spanning airborne ISR, ground combat systems, aircraft, missile and munition systems, integrated air and missile defense, space systems, software development, Special Operations technologies, and healthcare IT.
  • Provides mission engineering, requirements analysis, CONOPS development, architecture development, rapid prototyping, and acquisition support grounded in systems engineering principles.
  • Extensive experience implementing the DoD’s Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), supported by DAWIA-certified professionals and a proven track record of fielding more than 40 systems.

Program/Risk Management

  • Provides comprehensive program and risk management support to improve performance, reduce risk, and achieve mission objectives.
  • Implements process improvement initiatives that streamline change and configuration management, reduce duplicative data entry, and promote SDLC best practices.
  • Supports program integration through executive-level schedule management, including milestone variance reporting, Gantt charts, PERT schedules, and resource utilization tracking.
  • Applies quantitative and qualitative risk management techniques, along with expertise in Microsoft Project, DCMA 14-Point Assessments, Earned Value Management (EVM), and cost estimating, to ensure informed decision-making and successful program execution.

Digital Transformation

  • Modernizes operations through digital transformation strategies that improve efficiency, data accessibility, and decision-making.
  • Leverages advanced software solutions, data analytics, workflow automation, and systems integration to replace manual processes and reduce operational risk.
  • Transforms data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making and enhanced mission performance.
  • Combines expertise in systems engineering, acquisition, and technology implementation to streamline business processes and accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies.