Federal Agencies must execute their missions in an operational environment that is even more complex than private sector organizations of comparable size. Continuous change arises from political agendas and new legislation; from directives by oversight agencies like OMB, Treasury and GAO; and from Agency management initiatives to increase productivity and organizational effectiveness, while continuously under pressure to reduce costs. In this environment, effective Program Management is the foundation for Agency success.
Ascella’s Program Management capabilities span the full range of disciplines Federal clients require to execute effectively across the Federal program lifecycle. We are a solutions company, not just an IT "services" provider. This means that whatever role or service Ascella consultants are engaged to deliver—as a prime contractor or a subcontractor, as project leaders or specialized consultants—our teams understand that they are working to help clients execute a business mission.
Ascella's senior staffs are certified Program Management Professionals (PMP) who average over 15 years' experience consulting to government organizations. Our team has experience in a wide range of program management and consulting disciplines as listed below:
Ascella has a track record of helping organizations improve the success of program initiatives. Working with our customers, we have successfully driven return on investment by improving business processes and leveraging information technologies. Ascella adheres to our CMMI Level 2-certified business processes. Our personnel are trained in the PMI PMBOK® project management methodology and our project managers are PMP-certified.
Ascella has provided project management support to a number of clients. Our project teams have supported the systems development lifecycle, including planning and reengineering work for new systems, requirements gathering and traceability, development of application designs and interfaces, and monitoring and controlling all related project work.
Earned Value Management is increasingly regarded as a project management "best practice" and is being adopted by many organizations that want to improve project planning, visibility and control. Ascella has implemented Earned Value processes for a number of government agencies, and has successfully identified and focused on areas of need, while preserving and incorporating the organization's existing best practices.
Developing a Business Case is a critical component in beginning any business transformation initiative. Ascella pursues work with clients only when we fully understand both the client's business mission and the specific statement of work requirements. Ascella is active in client pre-acquisition research and assessments. We often leverage subject matter expertise from our business partners to assist in the development and validation of a business case.
Ascella has supported Capital Planning and Investment Control efforts. Our experience includes performing analysis of IT capital investment and five-year Operations & Maintenance costs as a basis of comparing architectural alternatives. Ascella is also knowledgeable in OMB Circular A-11 and Exhibit 300 requirements as they pertain to capital assets management.
Ascella's experienced, hands-on leadership provides an ongoing Quality Assurance function for every project. We identify and pro-actively address issues and risks as they arise. We have the knowledge, skills and flexibility to adapt to changes that may be required to maximize business objectives. Ascella has successfully applied this experience to provide IV&V support to our clients.
Federal government agencies face the challenge of procuring goods and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner, while adhering to prescribed policies and regulations such as the FAR . Ascella supports agencies with their acquisition needs. Our teams follow sound management processes for acquisition support to ensure successful outcomes at reduced costs.
"Ascella’s contracting rates and cost control management has been outstanding. There have never been any issues or problems related to contract cost or burn rate controls and Ascella’s timeliness on all tasks assigned within SEC has been outstanding."
"As Program Manager on the government side for our enterprise financial system upgrade, I felt that the Ascella Technologies support was outstanding. They are truly one of SEC’s strategic contracting partners in helping to maintain and improve our core financial systems."
"Ascella has been a key contractor at SEC for a number of years. They provide mission critical support to SEC and have a good working relationship with the SEC’s CFO and CIO areas. Based on Ascella Technologies track record, I’m sure we will be contracting with them for support in the future."
"Ascella Technologies works well with Government staff and other contractors. They are very dedicated in meeting customer objectives. They were instrumental in developing a business case and providing project management for a program that is expected to result in savings of$25 million over 5 years."
"Ascella's timeliness on all tasks assigned within CBP has been outstanding. Ascella’s contracting rates are quite reasonable, even for a small business, and their cost control management has been very effective. It is a pleasure to do business with them."
"Ascella provided high quality day-to-day technical and functional support. Throughout Ascella's tenure they have continually provided support that is above and beyond what is required in the contract. They are truly one of CBP's contracting partners in helping to improve the agency."
"Ascella has served as my company’s “virtual” IT Department for two years and is a valuable and reliable business partner. The Ascella team has been highly responsive to our needs since day one. With advice and guidance from Ascella, we continue to invest in improving our operations."
