The agreement between the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) and the Program Manager (PM) typically outlines the key performance parameters, milestones, and reporting requirements essential for tracking the program's progress throughout its lifecycle. This agreement ensures that the PM is held accountable for meeting specific objectives and that the MDA has clear visibility into the program's status, risks, and resource allocation. It serves as a formal framework for communication and decision-making, facilitating effective oversight and governance of the program.
"A memorandum signed by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) that documents decisions made as the result of a Milestone Decision Review (MDR) or decision review." -ACQuipedia
Acquisiton Program Baseline
decision reporting system
It depends. In a project, a milestone refers to a significant or important event (marker) of decision points in a system or product development cycle. On the other hand, a key performance indicator (KPI) is a set of quantifiable measures to gauge the performance of a system.
due process
"A memorandum signed by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) that documents decisions made as the result of a Milestone Decision Review (MDR) or decision review." -ACQuipedia
Acquisiton Program Baseline
Milestone decision authority
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Program Manger/ Milestone decision authority
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Milestone Decision Authority
Entry into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase is authorized by Milestone B, where the program receives approval to proceed from the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) based on the program's successful completion of the technology development phase and achievement of key performance parameters.
Milestone decision authority refers to a designated group or individual responsible for evaluating the progress of a project or program at key milestones. Their role involves assessing whether the project meets predefined criteria to proceed to the next phase, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and making informed decisions regarding resource allocation and risk management. This authority plays a critical role in maintaining project accountability and steering it toward successful completion.