GCSS-J Increment 7 – GAO Report Titled Critical Factors Underlying Successful Major Acquisitions
The October 2011 GAO Report identified seven investments, one of which was GCSS-J that successfully achieved cost, schedule, scope, and performance goals. The critical factors that led to our success include the following:
- Program officials were actively engaged with stakeholders.
- Senior department and agency executives supported the programs.
- End users and stakeholders were involved in the development of requirements.
- End users participated in testing of system functionality prior to formal end user acceptance testing.
- Government and contractor staff were consistent and stable.
- Program staff prioritized requirements.