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Program Management

Effective project management means the difference between successful on-time delivery, or a critical delay. Many project managers are over-extended and forced to do more with less, thus creating additional risks and challenges. DNS’ approach to project management and support activities help mitigate many project and program risks by utilizing defined and proven best practices in the industry.

DNS has established a track record for implementing project management standards and processes. We help build a solid foundation for successful management of projects by combining industry expertise with PMBOK-based project management best practices and “Lessons Learned” to deliver customized solutions. Our capabilities span all areas of project management from initiation and planning, to monitoring, execution, and closure.

Our professionals work closely with you to tailor processes and plans to your project needs. We are proficient in the commonly used project management software and experts in project management techniques and best practices. Some of our service offerings include:

• Requirements Analysis
• Scope Definition
• Baseline Schedule Development and WBS Development
• Resource Planning
• Cost and Budget Estimation
• Project Control Activities
• Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Project Documentation
• Project Management Training

Program Management Office (PMO) Support

At DNS, we have vast experience in providing support to PMOs, possessing the tools and experience to oversee programs and projects, whether they are incubating, in-progress, or near completion. The DNS difference is rooted in teamwork and a holistic approach to understanding your goals, the resources available, and the time required to meet your objectives.

Our approach to PMO management is based upon PMBoK standards and industry best practices. In doing so, we:

• Focus on organizational needs and end-state goals.
  We work with you to assess the goal of the PMO and the current cultural and project management environment.
• Utilize vetted methodologies to deliver measurable PMO services.
  We focus on intensive program, project and task-level planning, execution, scope and budget to establish your PMO standards.
• Emphasize continuous communication and the creation of knowledge.
  We ensure expectations are correctly established and successfully met through continuous communication and documentation to gain insight into best practices.

Portfolio and Investment Management

With constrained resources and increased scrutiny, it is especially important that agencies justify their capital investments by linking performance data to measurable results.

DNS’ Investment Management services augment your ability to effectively manage your Capital Investments, respond to requirements, improve Dashboard performance, and streamline your enterprise-wide Portfolio and Investment Management process. Our staff is experienced in budgeting, Project Management, Project Life Cycle documentation, and evaluation. We customize our solutions to fit your unique needs. Our service offerings include:

• Review and analysis of past and current project cost, schedule and performance data and documentation.
• Development of program documentation, work products, reports, and analyses, including Program Justifications, Summary of Spending, Performance Measures, Security, Privacy, Cost Benefit Analysis, and guidance documentation.
• Management of web-based performance and program management tools.
• Training and other administrative and coordination services as needed.

 

Administrative and Technical Services

DNS Corporation supports our customers with administrative and technical services to ensure successful achievement of our customers’ mission. We are a team of experts helping government offices run more effectively and efficiently by providing personnel and expertise in a broad range of administrative and technical support roles to deliver customized solutions.

Our services include:

• Program Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Program Administration
• MS SharePoint® Development
• Human Resources Support
• Power Point® Development
• Proofreading
• Technical Writing
• Spreadsheet Development

Records Management

Organizations need to keep their important documents in one central location that is user-friendly and accessible 24/7. Converting paper records to digital images enables organizations to operate more efficiently and securely. DNS provides Document Scanning, Indexing, and Content Management services to help our clients manage large volumes of paper records in multiple sites and storage facilities.

Service areas include:

• Selection and implementation of Content and Records Management hardware and software.
• Scanning and conversion of paper records to electronic format.
• Electronic record preparation and management of program design and implementation.

DNS’ Records Management professionals are skilled in assisting customers in selecting the right records management system that are compliant with industry-specific regulations and legislation. We analyze your current environment, make recommendations for changes and improvements, and support you through implementation, as well as policy development and training.