EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM) APPLICATION GUIDE (VER. 1.6), UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (01 JAN 2005)

EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM) APPLICATION GUIDE (VER. 1.6), UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (01 JAN 2005)., Standards seldom can stand alone and always require interpretation and discussion. ANSI/EIA 748-1998, Earned Value Management Systems is no exception. There are several sources for expert guidance on EVM; some of these sources are listed below. The DOE Earned Value Management Application Guide adds to that body of knowledge by providing a context and interpretation of the guidelines in the standard for implementing Earned Value Management on DOE programs and projects by DOE contractors. This guide was adapted from various sources including the Defense Contract Management Agency Earned Value Implementation Guide, which focused on procedures for government use of Earned Value. The DCMA guidance remains a valuable resource in comprehending using Earned Value Management. The reader is encouraged to avail themselves of these sources of information because they represent many years of experience in implementing and using Earned Value Management and are authoritative.