Expert scheduling solutions,
backed by 17+ years of experience
Planning Principals has supported organizations ranging from small businesses to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The team specializes in optimizing project performance through expert schedule development, process improvement, and tool integration using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and KIDASA Milestones.
Define
We care about getting the details right. That’s why we gather details about your project’s scope, identify
interdependencies, establish known deadlines, and spend time to break down complex work into
actionable steps.
Collaborate
Establishing realistic schedules relies on including key team members in schedule discussions to ensure their work is accurately represented and integrated. We work closely with task owners, core team members, and key stakeholders to ensure the schedule represents everyone appropriately.
Execute
Having established a sound schedule, now we’re ready to execute! Our team updates schedules in real-time with the project team to support critical path and impact analysis. When applicable, our schedulers will assist with identifying opportunities to fast track or crash the schedule.
Analyze
Automated quality checks, combined with our professional reviews, ensures that the schedule integrity is sound and reliable. We generate weekly project reports for the project team to reflect upcoming work and status against the baseline. Leadership receives weekly program level reports, along with monthly schedule reviews to track portfolio performance.
About Us
Who We Are
As a women-owned small business with over 17 years of experience, we specialize in project planning, scheduling, and execution across industries, including hardware development, software development and sustainment, Department of Defense (DoD), and Veterans Affairs. Our certified PMP® experts bring efficiency and clarity to complex projects.
Our Expertise Includes:
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Microsoft Project & Primavera P6 implementation
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KIDASA Milestones
- Custom Reporting
- Critical Path Anlysis
- Custom solutions with Visual Basic for automation
We offer flexible consulting services—whether you need a dedicated team for ongoing project management or specialized expertise for a one-time engagement, we deliver results.
Our Services
Project Planning & Scheduling
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Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Milestones software integration
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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Critical path analysis and recovery plans
- Industry-best practices for schedule compliance
Government & DoD Project Management
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Contract compliance & reporting for federal agencies (DCMA 14-Point Analysis and GAO)
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Supporting Department of Defense (DoD) & Veterans Affairs (VA) hardware and software projects
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Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Custom Solutions & Automation
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Visual Basic scripting for custom project tracking
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Automation of reporting and milestone tracking
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Tailored dashboards for real-time insights
📊 Optimize Your Projects Today
Planning Principals has been an integral part of our organization’s project management success over the last 5 years. Bringing an extensive amount of expertise, professionalism, and vision to every project. They have kept us accountable for tasks, budgets, and timelines.
The staff of Planning Principals are complete professionals on the job. They have excellent work ethic, are very diligent in their task completion, and possesses refined interpersonal skills. I had seen several previous efforts to do integrated master scheduling in the particular integrated product team Planning Principals became a part of, but nothing really got off the ground until they arrived. Their work was of the highest caliber in a challenging environment, and they are an obvious master of their trade. I would highly recommend Planning Principals to any organization.
Organizations We’ve Worked With
Either directly or through contracting partners:
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Systems Made Simple
- Guidehouse
- ReefPoint Group
- TriaFed
- Consensus Solutions
- Northrop Grumman
- Harris Corporation
The Benefits of Project Scheduling
Clarity from Day One
A well-built schedule transforms abstract goals into actionable timelines. It defines who does what, by when, giving everyone a clear roadmap.
Smarter Decision-Making
With real-time insight into progress, risks, and dependencies, leadership can make informed choices—not guesses.
Proactive Risk Management
Critical path analysis and what-if scenarios allow you to identify delays before they happen and create recovery plans proactively.
Stakeholder Confidence
Accurate, transparent schedules build trust across teams, leadership, and clients—especially in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments like the VA or DoD.
Optimized Resource Use
Resource-loaded schedules help leadership balance workload, avoid burnout, and make smarter staffing decisions.
Cross-Team Alignment
Schedules serve as a single source of truth that aligns developers, testers, leadership, and stakeholders across business and IT.
Efficiency Through Automation
Custom views, macros, and automated reporting streamline status updates, reduce manual errors, and boost scheduler productivity.
Regulatory & Standards Compliance
DCMA- and GAO-compliant schedules ensure audit-readiness, especially in federal contracting environments.
Portfolio Visibility
Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) provide program-level insight—critical for managing dozens of projects without losing the forest for the trees.
Continuous Improvement
A disciplined scheduling process enables teams to review, adapt, and improve with each project cycle.
Why Choose Us?
15+ Years of Experience in government, healthcare, and corporate projects
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Expertise in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, KIDASA Milestones, PERT, and Visual Basic
Proven track record with Department of Defense (DoD) & Veterans Affairs (VA) projects
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