EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM): USING SOFTWARE METRICS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR EARNED VALUE TOOLKIT (OCT 2004)

EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM): USING SOFTWARE METRICS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR EARNED VALUE TOOLKIT (OCT 2004)., This NAVAIR handbook was created as a reference to provide guidance on how to develop an earned value approach to software development. Issues and challenges that must be considered and planned for and recommendations for software measures that can be used as the basis for determining earned value are presented. The goal of the handbook is to provide software Program Managers, Technical Managers and Analysts with information needed to structure a robust earned value system that will provide essential information to aid in managing their program. It is assumed that the reader is already familiar with the subject of earned value and its use. A copy of the Defense Systems Management College Earned Value Management Gold Card is provided in Appendix K for use as a reference for earned value concepts. The handbook uses IEEE/EIA 12207 Software Lifecycle Process terminology to the maximum extent possible. Appendix I contains a comparison of MIL-STD-498 development activities to IEEE/EIA 12207. The handbook will be updated from lessons learned, best practices, and as continuous process improvements evolve at NAVAIR.