Earned Value Management (EVM) System DescriptionThe purpose of this Earned Value Management (EVM) System Description is to provide guidance in NASA’s Earned Value Management Capability for the effective application, implementation, and utilization of EVM on NASA programs, projects, major contracts and subcontracts. EVM is a project management process that effectively integrates a project’s scope of work with schedule and cost elements for optimum project planning and control. The goal is to achieve timely and accurate quantification of progress that will facilitate management by exception and enable early visibility into the nature and the magnitude of technical problems as well as the intended course and success of corrective actions. This system description contains detailed information on implementation of EVM processes, procedures, roles and responsibilities.
Document ID
20200000303
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Special Publication (SP)
Authors
Schumann, Deborah C. (Manufacturing Technical Solutions, Inc. (MTS) Huntsville, AL, United States)