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09/01/2024

In Reinventing the Professional Services Firm by Ajay K. Patel, Patel details how SMA challenged the core assumptions of their business operations. If you're ready to challenge traditional business practices and lead your firm into the future, this book is your guide. Get your copy today and start your journey toward a more transparent, responsive, and inclusive organization!
https://smawins.com/publications/reinventing-professional-services-firm/

We challenged the core assumptions of our business operations and reinvented the concept of a professional services firm.

08/31/2024

Stay cool with our latest summer updates from SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, served like your favorite ice cream sundae!

🍨 This Week’s Flavors:

🔦 Associate Spotlight
Our associates reflect on their experiences working on key SMA projects.

☀️ What’s The Scoop: Summer Recap
We’re wrapping up summer with a look back at the top moments from the past 10 weeks of The Scoop.

🎨 Art Flash
Dive into the captivating world of underwater sculptures by artist Jason deCaires.

Stay cool with our latest summer updates from SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, served like your favorite ice cream sundae!🍨 This Week’s Flavors:🔦 Associ...

08/30/2024

Join SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company as a Cost Estimator and support an aerospace program with cost analysis, affordability modeling, and contract negotiation. Be part of a professional community of over 650 experts.
Ready for a new challenge? Apply now! https://smawins.com/careers/o-015679-04/
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08/29/2024

This Art Talk features Banksy’s latest works, where he brings animals to life in striking portrayals, using them to deliver powerful messages on social and environmental issues.

https://youtu.be/W6i0VyjB1l8?si=jm0X2E2WCZfuEB3j

08/28/2024

Frank Cappuccio discusses winning in business in "A Guide to the Winning Process for the World’s Largest Program". Gain insights from a former Lockheed Martin VP on managing complexity and building winning teams. Essential reading for leaders! 🚀 https://smawins.com/publications/managing-capture-of-new-business/

A guide to the winning process for the world's largest program from the SMA Program Lifecycle Body of Knowledge series

08/27/2024

Join SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company as a Program Scheduler. Work is on-site in Crystal City alongside a team of logistics engineers, program managers, and financial experts.
Ready for a new challenge? Apply now! https://smawins.com/careers/o-015679-08/
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08/26/2024

Join us for Understanding Status Using Integrated Analytics the second in a four-part webcast series with Gordon Kranz and Jacque Keats.

Learn how to leverage integrated analytics to track cost and schedule metrics, evaluate technical performance measures, manage risk registers, and meet program objectives.

Time: !0:00 am PDT

Date: September 19, 2024

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpde2gqDooHd1rZy01XRHm4MW0EM-8UaH3 #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Understanding Status Integrated Analytics Webcast - Episode 2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/25/2024

Need a Proposal Manager? We’ve got the right one for you.
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08/24/2024

Stay cool with our latest summer updates from SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, served like your favorite ice cream sundae!

🍨 This Week’s Flavors:

🌍 Global Affairs Update with Ajay Patel and Greg Treverton
Join Ajay Patel in a critical conversation with Greg Treverton, former Chairman of the National Intelligence Council, as they dissect the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and its profound implications for Gaza and the broader region. Will this event spark further conflict, or could it reshape the geopolitical landscape? Watch for a deep dive into the factors driving this unfolding situation and gain a clearer understanding of the complexities at play.

🎨 Art Flash
Explore Banksy’s newest series, where animals take center stage against the backdrop of striking locations across the UK. Discover the powerful messages behind these captivating works.

Stay cool with our latest summer updates from SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, served like your favorite ice cream sundae!🍨 This Week’s Flavors:🌍 Global...

08/23/2024

An SMA deployment to a client program… It sounds like a military assignment in support of the home force. Well, in some cases, it is, but the main difference is that at the outset, instead of charging headfirst into a fortified wall, it’s best to work from the inside out. Of course, this tactic requires a whole different set of weapons and strategies.

As a consultant, working effectively as a member of a client team requires you to understand the six circles of the client program

08/22/2024

Join SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company as a Program Scheduler and support an aerospace program with schedule management, data analysis, and program integration. Work on-site in Dayton, OH, alongside a team of logistics engineers, program managers, and financial experts.

Ready for a new challenge? Apply now! https://smawins.com/careers/o-015722-02/
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08/21/2024

As the 2024 Paris Games came to a close, we explored the fascinating history of Olympic mascots, uncovering the stories and creativity behind these iconic symbols.

As the 2024 Paris Games came to a close, we explored the fascinating history of Olympic mascots, uncovering the stories and creativity behind these iconic sy...

08/20/2024

Are you on TOD? Eliminate the uncertainty of a bad fit. With TOD you have access to a pool of highly vetted professionals. TOD lets you tailor your search to find individuals whose workstyles are best suited to your company's processes. https://tod.smawins.com/

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our excellent associates and work with SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company. Explore exciting opportunities with top employers on Talent On Demand. Apply now and unlock your potential! https://tod.smawins.com/

SMA’s Talent on Demand (TOD®) revolutionizes how companies find expert short-term help by precision matching their needs with your professional experience. If accepted to SMA’s team of top talent, TOD® will put you in the center of the action quicker, at some of the world's best companies, sup...

08/19/2024

Join SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company as an EVMS Analyst and provide critical support to an aerospace program. Engage in program-level EVM review, cost, schedule, and technical analysis, and more. This on-site position in Dayton offers competitive pay and the chance to work with a talented team.

Ready for a new challenge? Apply now! https://smawins.com/careers/o-015722-01/
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08/18/2024

At SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, our expert proposal writers have honed their skills on thousands of proposals. With a time-tested process, this isn't our first rodeo.

Let us help you win your bid. tod.smawins.com

08/17/2024

Robert Derwae brings over 20 years of leadership experience in capture and proposal management, boasting an impressive 82% win rate over the last decade. He is well-versed in the latest capture and proposal development processes, tools, and techniques. As a collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, Robert excels at inspiring teams and mentoring individuals. He adapts readily to diverse client environments, policies, and procedures and has significant experience managing virtual proposal teams. His leadership has driven successful proposals valued between $5 million and $1.7 billion.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our excellent associates, like Robert, and work with SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company. Explore exciting opportunities with top employers on Talent On Demand. Apply now and unlock your potential! https://tod.smawins.com/

08/16/2024

Join our leading professional services firm as an EVMS Analyst. Support an aerospace program with program-level EVM review, cost, schedule analysis, and more. This opportunity is an on-site role in Crystal City.
Ready for a new challenge? Apply now! https://smawins.com/careers/o-015679-02/
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08/15/2024

Celebrate the remarkable achievement of Annabel Eyres, who was one of six global Olympian Artists for 2024! Her stunning artwork was showcased at the Paris Olympics and featured on the Olympic Museum website.

SMA is your Trusted Partner for on-demand solutions and Staff at the Speed of Need™ professional services across your entire program lifecycle from pursuit through performance. For more information, go to https://smawins.com.
https://youtu.be/i8Qmy8Y9OJU?si=_Ag7O0kEqcneC0fg

Celebrate the remarkable achievement of Annabel Eyres, who was one of six global Olympian Artists for 2024! Her stunning artwork was showcased at the Paris O...

08/14/2024

Jacque Keats and Gordon Kranz are back at it, working on part two of the Integrated Data Analytics webcast! Do you want to enhance your programmatics? Be sure to register to attend. In this upcoming webcast, Jacque and Gordon will discuss leveraging integrated analytics for program management.
🕘10:00 am PDT
📆Thursday, September 19, 2024
🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpde2gqDooHd1rZy01XRHm4MW0EM-8UaH3 #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Understanding Status Integrated Analytics Webcast - Episode 2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/13/2024

Are you experienced in Earned Value Management? Join us as an EVMS Analyst! Provide essential support including EVM review, cost and schedule analysis, and program review meetings. This is an on-site role in Dayton, OH.
Apply today and advance your career with SMA! https://smawins.com/careers/o-015722-02/
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08/12/2024

Stay cool with our latest summer updates from SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, served like your favorite ice cream sundae!

🍨 This Week’s Flavors:

✉️ Olympic Stamps
Dive into the fascinating world of Olympic stamps with Dick Eassom, our resident philatelist, and discover his latest captivating collection.

🎨 Art Flash
Celebrate Annabel Eyres' incredible achievement as one of six global Olympian Artists for 2024, with her stunning work to be showcased at the Paris Olympics and featured on the Olympic Museum website.

SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company is your Trusted Partner for on-demand solutions and Staff at the Speed of Need™ professional services across your entire program lifecycle from pursuit through performance. For more information, go to https://smawins.com.
https://youtu.be/RYMcdwPHvUY?si=LhUFUr5eI8tlNkqD

Stay cool with our latest summer updates from SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, served like your favorite ice cream sundae!🍨 This Week’s Flavors:✉️ Olympi...

08/12/2024

The poet WH Auden wrote: “Thou shalt not with statisticians sit, nor commit a social science.” Perhaps he was right, for those of us who occasionally commit some social science could not have imagined that Israel would assassinate its principal negotiating partner in Gaza, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

By Gregory F. Treverton

Former National Intelligence Council Chair, Greg Treverton, muses on the future of the ongoing war in Gaza.

08/11/2024

Get ahead of the competition with A New Expected Value Approach by Ajay Patel, SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company's CEO. This book provides strategies and templates to help you master revenue forecasting. Don't miss out—purchase your copy today and start seeing results!

This book provides the guidance and templates you need to better manage the sales pipeline and more accurately forecast revenues.

08/09/2024

We're seeking a skilled Program Scheduler to support our aerospace program. Utilize your expertise with Microsoft Project and OnePager Pro to manage program schedules, perform data analysis, and suggest innovative improvements. Work is on-site in Dayton, OH.
Apply now and be part of something great! https://smawins.com/careers/o-015722-02/
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08/08/2024

We explored the work of Ugo Gattoni, a renowned French illustrator, who is celebrated for his intricate and imaginative artwork, as showcased in his stunning designs for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic posters.

We explored the work of Ugo Gattoni, a renowned French illustrator, who is celebrated for his intricate and imaginative artwork, as showcased in his stunning...

08/07/2024

We're looking for a skilled EVMS Analyst to support an aerospace program. Utilize your expertise in EVM review, system compliance, and cost analysis. Work is on-site in Dayton, OH.
Click the link to apply: https://smawins.com/careers/o-015722-01/

08/07/2024

Join us tomorrow after the Space and Missile Defense Symposium for lunch at the beautiful Baker & Able Rooftop Lounge!

📅 Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 106 Jefferson Street South, Huntsville, AL 35801

Let’s connect! RSVP here: https://smawins.com/plc-launch-and-lunch/

08/06/2024

Are you on TOD? Eliminate the uncertainty of a bad fit. With TOD you have access to a pool of highly vetted professionals. TOD lets you tailor your search to find individuals whose workstyles are best suited to your company's processes. https://tod.smawins.com/

08/05/2024

We're looking for a skilled Cost Estimator to assist our team in developing cost analysis and estimating products for an aerospace program. Bring your expertise in cost-estimating software and government financial management to our Crystal City office.
https://smawins.com/careers/o-015679-04/
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08/04/2024

SMA Executive Advisor and former NIC Chair, Greg Treverton examines how politics has become an integral part of the modern Olympics Games. Click on the link to read more about his insights.

SMA Executive Advisor and former NIC Chair, Greg Treverton examines how politics has become an integral part of the modern Olympics Games