GovCon Expertise Across the Program Lifecycle

Win pursuits, fill critical gaps, and execute complex programs with on-demand consulting and TOD®, our exclusive talent network.

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Trusted by 3,500+ clients across all industries
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American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc.
Anduril Industries, Inc.
Bell Helicopter
Booz Allen
Cole Engineering Services, Inc.
Collins Aerospace
FTE Factory Advisors
General Atomics
Hanwha Defense USA
Honeywell
Humana Government
Iridium Satellite LLC
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
Leonardo DRS
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Magnet Defense LLC
Momentus Inc.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Pacific Defense
Parker Hannifin
Parsons Federal Solutions
Peraton
QinetiQ US
Resource Environmental Solutions
RTX
SatPort
Spartronics, LLC
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Tharros Defense, Inc.
Torch Technologies
TTM Technologies
Ultra Electronics
Vast Space
Viasat, Inc.
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View our solutions and services across the program lifecycle

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The Program Lifecycle Company® Market Arena AssessmentThe Program Lifecycle Company® Market Franchise Map.The Program Lifecycle Company® Competitive Position Map
The Program Lifecycle Company® Pipeline Analysis and Management
The Program Lifecycle Company® Capture SupportThe Program Lifecycle Company® SHAPE™ Acquisition Strategy and RFPThe Program Lifecycle Company® Competitive Assessment and Price-to-Win
The Program Lifecycle Company® Competitive Assessment and Price-to-WinThe Program Lifecycle Company® Win Strategy: Making Winning Choices™
The Program Lifecycle Company® Win Strategy: Making Winning Choices™ cont.The Program Lifecycle Company® Stakeholder InfluenceThe Program Lifecycle Company® Independent Capture Assessments
The Program Lifecycle Company® Turnkey ProposalsThe Program Lifecycle Company® Solution Baselines
The Program Lifecycle Company® Solution BaselinesThe Program Lifecycle Company® Color Teams and Independent Assessments
The Program Lifecycle Company® QuickStart®
The Program Lifecycle Company® QuickStart® cont.The Program Lifecycle Company® Lessons Actually Learned
The Program Lifecycle Company® Program SupportThe Program Lifecycle Company® Program ManagementThe Program Lifecycle Company® Program Planning & ControlsThe Program Lifecycle Company® Technical Management and Engineering SupportThe Program Lifecycle Company® Management ConsultingThe Program Lifecycle Company® Document Management and Production
The Program Lifecycle Company® EVMS and Business Systems Support
The Program Lifecycle Company® Milestone Success™The Program Lifecycle Company® Keep Sold Strategy
The Program Lifecycle Company® Growth Platform StrategyThe Program Lifecycle Company® Integrated Cost and Schedule Management and SolutionsThe Program Lifecycle Company® Integrated Cost and Schedule Management and Solutions cont.
Talent on Demand TOD

The Talent on Demand® (TOD®) icon in the solutions and services above shows where we can provide experienced professionals to meet your precise business needs on demand!

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Why Choose Us?

Holistic Approach

Unique Holistic Framework

Rather than simply offering discrete services, we tailor solutions through a systems‑based, unified framework to deliver consistent, performance-driven outcomes: streamlined execution, disciplined governance, and elevated competitiveness.
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Proven Experience Across Domains

We’ve supported thousands of high-stakes programs across every mission and operational domain—land, sea, air, space, cyber, and information technology—delivering integrated solutions for winning new business and achieving program success.
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Talent on Demand®

Our TOD® platform allows you to search through our exclusive pool of highly qualified associates. Whether you need a single professional or a team, TOD® has the right match for any project need. Try it today!

Industries

Multi-Industry Expertise

We serve a variety of industries, including:
  • Aerospace & defense
  • High technology & technical services
  • Information systems & technology
  • Healthcare & life sciences
  • Professional & business services
  • Architecture, engineering & construction
  • Aerospace & defense
  • High technology & technical services
  • Information systems & technology
  • Healthcare & life sciences
  • Professional & business services
  • Architecture, engineering & construction

Staff critical gaps at the speed of need with Talent on Demand®

When a pursuit, proposal, program milestone, or delivery can’t wait, TOD® helps you find and engage specialized support fast. Find a single specialist or build a team from our network of professionals.

How does TOD® work?

Search & Compare
Search talent by filters like role, availability, location, rate, clearance, and program experience. Unlike a standard résumé, TOD® profiles detail project history across each professional's career, giving you a clearer view of the experience behind the title.
Build a Bench
Save best-fit candidates to a shortlist so you can review options, compare alternatives, and adjust as requirements evolve.
Deploy Talent
Confirm your selections and our Operations team will coordinate their deployment with your required start date. We can support remote, hybrid, or on-site deployments.
Manage Project
Track hours utilization and receive ongoing, dedicated support from SMA to ensure your project success.
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TOD® offers vetted expertise across the program lifecycle:

EVMS Scheduler

Proposal Manager

Cost Schedule Integrator

Capture Manager

Executive Advisor

Scheduler

Program Manager

Market / Competitive Strategist

Technical Volume Lead

Planner

Cost / Price Volume Lead

Cost Analyst

Technical Volume Writer

+78 more roles

Frequently Asked Questions

What Our Clients Say

On 6 July 2017, an SMA client hosted an event honoring Steve H.’s 17 years of continuous support to a major program, a record for SMA. The client praised Steve for making a positive impact on all his assignments on the program.

Technical Management and Engineering Services
Engineering Support

Dan M. has been a great help, diligently supporting multiple teams with accurate, up-to-date schedule assessments. His support was critical in meeting program reporting requirements. Dan’s efforts are well recognized by myself and the entire program management team.

Program Planning and Controls
Program Planning & Controls

The IMS section of the PMR is a great example of our improvement, thanks to the thought leadership and attention to detail from Chelley H. and Bryan A. During the PMR hot wash, the team received praise, but it’s their hard work that made it all possible.

Program Planning and Controls
Program Planning & Controls

Chris J., thanks for the excellent proposal development training and your flexibility. I really appreciate your approach—the group felt comfortable, and the impromptu topics made the new knowledge real for us. Great work, and thanks again!

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

I appreciate the work SMA provided, especially Jim G. He was the first to volunteer, completing tasks quickly and with high quality, then seeking out new assignments. Jim’s sense of humor and dedication made him a pleasure to work with. Thanks for making him available!

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

Congratulations to the Program Controls Team of Wendy F., James N., and Erika H., on receiving a client corporate quality control award for their teamwork with monthly SDRL deliveries!

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Program Planning & Controls

Thank you for including Luke A. in your team at SMA as a summer intern. He truly appreciated the experience and feels a strong sense of loyalty. When I offered him an internship at our family company, he replied, ‘No Dad, you had your chance. I work at SMA!’

SMA Headquarters
SMA Headquarters

In July, we received a CPAR from our USAF customer with the highest grade of any program supporting USAF efforts in the company, earning Exceptional in 5 out of 7 categories. Elisca S.’s role as PCA was key to this success, as highlighted in the CPAR!

Program Planning and Controls
Program Planning & Controls

Mike D. is implementing Earned Value Management at our client. After delivering his first Program Performance Report, the client responded with, ‘Hey Mike, superb work!’, ‘Mike, great work!’, and ‘Holy cow—this is incredible!’

Earned Value Management Systems
EVMS

The virtual experience worked well, thanks to Rod O.’s handling of meetings and SharePoint for configuration management. Overhead support from Peter S. and Jeni P. made it even smoother. Thanks to the entire SMA team for their support!”

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development

Janet L. and Louise P. have been great assets to our team! Should the need arise for a Cost Analyst or Scheduler for my team I will definitely reach out to you because of the great support SMA has provided.

Program Planning and Controls
Program Planning & Controls

Luis E., thank you for sharing your expertise with our team. I’ve received positive feedback from those you worked with, as well as inquiries from other organizations. I appreciate your written feedback and will refer to it during upcoming rehearsals. Hope we can work together again!

Capture Support and Proposal Development
Proposal Development