End-to-End Program Management

NASA Systems Engineering process flowchart and handbook cover.

Program Planning and Formulation

STI has a demonstrated history of supporting large-scale Federal programs through all phases of formulation and baseline development. The company applies disciplined project engineering and systems management processes to establish and maintain the foundational elements necessary for successful program execution, including:

Project and program scope definition
Organizational definition and planning
Program and project management plan development
Budget formulation and resource planning
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and WBS Dictionary development
Financial Breakdown Structure (FBS) development
Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) development
Requirements development and flow-down
Integrated Program Baseline planning
Performance measurement framework development
Program governance and management process definition
Entrance, exit, and success criteria development for major reviews and milestones

STI personnel have performed or currently support NASA program offices as Programmatic Subject Matter Experts, providing integrated planning, budget development, workforce planning, schedule development, cost and risk analysis, WBS/FBS/OBS development, and program planning guidance throughout the complete program life cycle. The company has extensive experience developing programmatic products that support strategic decision-making, baseline establishment, and stakeholder accountability while ensuring compliance with Federal planning and reporting requirements.

Program Execution, Performance Tracking, and Reporting

Beyond formulation, STI provides comprehensive program execution support focused on maintaining alignment between technical, cost, schedule, and organizational commitments. Core execution capabilities include:

Program Planning and Control (PP&C)
Cost, schedule, and performance analysis
Performance monitoring and reporting
Program integration and coordination
Milestone planning and execution
Workforce planning and management support
Program assessments and special studies
Executive-level briefing development
Program status reporting
Corrective action analysis and recommendations
Stakeholder engagement and management communications

As part of NASA's Ares/Constellation, Space Launch System (SLS), Mars Ascent Vehicle and Human Landing System programs, STI has developed and delivered integrated monthly performance reports, executive summaries, management briefings, white papers, and strategic assessments used by Program Offices, Center leadership, and external oversight organizations. STI personnel routinely evaluate technical, fiscal, schedule, and programmatic performance to identify risks, trends, corrective actions, and opportunities for improved program execution.

Risk Management

STI currently performs risk management services under active NASA task orders and has extensive experience integrating risk management into both program formulation and execution activities. Capabilities include:

Risk identification and characterization
Risk impact and likelihood assessments
Risk mitigation planning
Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
Programmatic risk assessments
Cost and schedule risk evaluations
Risk reporting and status tracking
Management decision support
Corrective action planning

As part of PPC and SME Task Orders, STI personnel serve as Program Risk Analysts, supporting risk-informed decision making through analysis of cost estimates, schedules, management plans, and program performance data.

Configuration & Data Management

Configuration and Data Management (CDM) is a current and longstanding STI capability. STI supports the establishment, maintenance, and control of program and system baselines throughout the full system life cycle, including:

Functional, Allocated, and Product Baseline management
Configuration identification and control
Configuration status accounting
Data management planning and implementation
Documentation control
Change management processes
Configuration audits and assessments
Technical baseline integrity management
Review documentation management

STI's configuration management expertise spans the complete lifecycle from Mission Concept Review and System Requirements Review through Functional Configuration Audits and operational sustainment activities.

Life Cycle Review Planning & Execution

Life Cycle Review (LCR) expertise is one of STI's most significant differentiators. STI personnel have served as NASA Life Cycle Review Technical Leads supporting major launch vehicle development programs, including the Space Launch System (SLS) Program and associated projects. Responsibilities have included:

Life Cycle Review planning and management
Key Decision Point (KDP) preparation and execution
Milestone review planning and coordination
Entrance and success criteria development
Review tool design and administration
Review item discrepancy tracking and closure
Systems management analysis
Program decision support
Audit and review preparation
Executive review briefings and documentation