This course is designed to help CAMs analyze and understand earned value performance metrics with a goal of writing a clear, cohesive Variance Analysis Report (VAR). VARs are exception reports that alert program stakeholders to cost and schedule variances that exceed predetermined thresholds. On many government contracts, VARs are required to be delivered to the customer in the Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) Format 5.
Control Account Managers who are responsible for producing Variance Analysis Reports. Others who may participate in the process, including Program Managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Controls/EV Analysts or Program Financial Analysts.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of:
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Duration: 2-4 Hours
Delivery: In person, instructor lead
(Student PC's are required for optional hands-on participation and student exercises.)
Class Size: Up to 15 students
Prerequisites: None
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Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM)
Variance Analysis Reporting Using Empower™
The DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment
Earned Value Management: 748-EIA and the EVMS Validation Process
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