DCMA reviews today are data-driven. Performance is evaluated through DECM metrics, system behavior, and the ability to defend what the data is showing. When the system is not aligned, it becomes visible quickly.
DCMA findings are rarely surprises. They trace back to structural issues present long before the review began.
Data flags inconsistencies across schedule, cost, and performance that cannot be reconciled under direct questioning.
CAM narratives do not align to what the data is showing, creating credibility issues during the review.
Logic, sequencing, and status do not reflect actual execution — reviewers identify this quickly through automated tools.
Changes are not controlled, PMB integrity is questioned, and formal reprogramming may be required.
Re-establish alignment between scope, schedule, and cost structures before the review begins.
Ensure reported performance reflects execution reality and can be defended — CAM narratives aligned to what the metrics show.
Evaluate schedule logic, critical path, and status against DCMA's 14-Point Assessment criteria and DECM expectations.
Prepare teams to respond clearly and confidently under DCMA review conditions, including corrective action plan support.
Programs at or above the $50M and $100M DFARS thresholds under active DCMA surveillance, including DECM-based compliance reviews.
ANSI/EIA-748 compliant systems with active DECM evaluation and data-driven audit exposure.
DoD, DOE, DHS, NASA, and complex program environments requiring defensible EVM data.
Programs with existing DCMA findings requiring structured, root-cause corrective action plans.
Early preparation is the difference between a clean review and a corrective action plan.
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