Providing 200+ niche DevSecOps resources with C2BMC backgrounds to a leading defense contractor
SITUATION
Our client, a large aerospace and defense integrator, was engaged to support a nationally recognized defense program but was experiencing a significant resource shortfall due to a lack of qualified consultants. They sought a solution that would require a partner to exhibit an innovative and deliberate approach to sourcing consultants with experience in a niche system: C2BMC, the backbone of missile defense systems. This partner would also need the flexibility to integrate these engineers, developers, and quality assurance testers to support Java Development, COTS and GOTS integration, and predictive analytics.
Over 200 Consultants Deployed
While leveraging our team’s expansive awareness of the current market and our intimate knowledge of the program's mission, we were able to complete a full implementation of our work product execution and technical reporting within the client’s development environment and supporting management systems. Consultants provide monthly reports including JIRA data pulled internally to reflect activity against both new and maintenance development (PTRs). Apex also generates a weekly burndown tracker for the client to proactively eliminate the possibility of financial risk, which had previously been a substantial obstacle for the program.
RESULT
We have been a key partner in leveraging top consultants who utilize inventive approaches and seek innovative solutions that support the client’s capabilities. We’ve provided more than 200 consultants over the program’s four-year history, with the current roster sustained at 69 consultants. Several of our consultants have moved into leadership positions in the program, providing guidance on hiring and the technical direction of teams.
This client has recognized our consultants for their strategic thinking and tactical execution while crediting team members for being a cornerstone of their organization’s ability to reach project milestones despite changing priorities. By consistently delivering on our clients’ needs and intentionally stewarding this relationship, we have been able to establish trust and outstanding staff retention - boosting overall productivity and project efficiency and lending more time to the customer to invest in greater innovations that support additional program milestones.
