BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association - ECPv6.2.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Mexico_City BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210404T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211031T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20201022T162053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T131204Z UID:15084-1605610800-1605614400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2020 SCAF/ICEAA Virtual Workshop: Bob Hunt DESCRIPTION:Cost and Data Issues facing Today’s Cybersecurity Analysts\nBob Hunt\nWebinar Presentation: Tuesday\, November 17\, 2020 at 4pm GMT/11am EST \n  \nCybersecurity threats and counter measures are evolving at a rapid pace. Analysts need a solution for assessing a non-static situation. Many organizations are simply costing a proposed plan without a strategic or sustainment plan. Current studies imply that it is more costly to defend against a cybersecurity attack than to execute the attack. Studies also indicate that the typical security breach is not detected until about 200 days after the breach. Analysts need to understand the scope of cybersecurity. Is it physical\, computer\, hardware\, people\, policy\, or all of the above? This presentation evaluates three approaches to a cybersecurity cost analysis. Thy three current approaches to costing cyber security are; economic/return on investment\, industrial engineering/cost build up\, and parametric. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are discussed. Two emerging parametric techniques are discussed in this presentation. Data sources and data shortfalls are also discussed. \nBob Hunt has over 40 years of cost estimating and analysis experience. He received his Society for Cost Estiating and Analysis (SCA) Certification in 1991. He has served in senior technical and management positions at Dulos Incorporated (President)\, Galorath Federal Incorporated (President)\, Galorath Incorporated (Vice President for Services)\, CALIBRE Systems (Vice President)\, CALIBRE Services (President)\, SAIC (Vice President)\, the U.S. Army Cost and Economic Analysis Center (Chief of the Vehicles\, Ammunition\, and Electronics ICE Division\, U.S. Army Deputy Directorate of Cost Analysis. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/scaficeaa111720/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20201029T183002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T183109Z UID:15146-1605870000-1605877200@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the November 20\, 2020 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/112020bod/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20201022T162152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T150251Z UID:15086-1606215600-1606219200@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2020 SCAF/ICEAA Virtual Workshop: Andy Nolan and Christian Smart DESCRIPTION:The Art of Judgement\nAndy Nolan\nWebinar Presentation: Tuesday\, November 24\, 2020 at 4pm GMT/11am EST\n \nMany of us rely on “expert judgement” when estimating\, but the evidence is that it can be unreliable. Based on a study of 3760 guesses\, we noticed that 70% of people tend to underestimate. A new study in 2020 of 7400 guesses\, showed that 69% of people tend to quote a narrow min-max range when guessing a 3-point estimate. When using judgement\, most of us are too low and too precise\, we are precisely wrong! This research showed that within 30 minutes\, 60% of people could improve their judgement accuracy. It seems most people can quickly calibrate themselves\, but not everyone. In 2018 we developed a quick and simple calibration test to determine if someone could reliably estimate. The trials spanned 578 people and several companies. It showed that we could reliably predict who\, and when\, we can trust a guess. The paper summarises four years of research\, offers training methods and methods for how to enhance judgement accuracy. It also suggests that for some\, they will need to rely on data rather than their judgements. \nAndy Nolan joined Rolls-Royce in 1989 and spent 23 years in software development and project management. In this role\, he developed some of the initial estimating tools\, techniques and training now used across Rolls-Royce. Andy became a Six-Sigma Black Belt in 2007. Since 2012\, Andy has been the Chief of Project Estimating\, specialising in project development costs\, resources\, schedules and benefits. His role is to evaluate\, develop and deploy capabilities for estimating across the business. Some of this work is now available in the public domain for which Andy has received recognition. \n  \nThe Quantitative Risk Management Imperative\nChristian B. Smart\nWebinar Presentation: Tuesday\, November 24\, 2020 at 4pm GMT/11am EST \nRisk is an important consideration for all projects. However\, as a society we are risk blind. When projects plan\, they tend to look only at the best-case scenario. Risk is not just a nice to have\, it is a critical ingredient in project success\, and it needs to be analyzed quantitatively. The use of point estimates\, averages\, and qualitative methods all underestimate risk. The use of quantitative methods for risk analysis is well established. We discuss how to successfully implement them in the analysis of project risk. \nDr. Christian Smart (CCEA®) is the Chief Data Scientist with Galorath Federal. He previously served as the Director of Cost Analytics and Parametric Estimating for the Missile Defense Agency for several years. Dr. Smart has also worked as a support contractor for NASA. He received an Exceptional Public Service Medal from NASA and is a former ISPA Parametrician of the Year. Dr. Smart has BS degrees in mathematics and economics\, and a PhD in Applied Mathematics. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/scaficeaa112420/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20201022T162237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T150341Z UID:15088-1606820400-1606824000@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2020 SCAF/ICEAA Virtual Workshop: Carol Dekkers and Maryam Farsi DESCRIPTION:The Future of IT & Software Estimating\nCarol Dekkers\nWebinar Presentation: Tuesday December\, 1\, 2020 at 4pm GMT/11am EST \n \nWouldn’t it be fun to have a crystal ball to predict the future of IT and software estimating? In this presentation\, Carol Dekkers takes us on a roller coaster ride of prognostications based on where we’ve been\, what’s going well today and what trends are on the horizon. Let’s have some fun connecting the dots between the world today and where we might end up in the future with ICEAA and IT and software estimating. \nCarol Dekkers\, PMP\, CFPS (Fellow)\, P.Eng\, CSM\, is CEO of Quality Plus Technologies\, Inc. and is the lead author of the forthcoming ICEAA Software Estimating Body of Knowledge (SCEBoK). She specializes in working with companies who want to succeed with software measurement and functional size measurement. She is a co-author of several textbooks (The IT Measurement Compendium: Estimating and Benchmarking Success with Functional Size Measurement; Program management toolkit for software and systems development; Practical Software Project Estimation; and others\,) and is a frequent speaker worldwide on estimating\, measurement\, ISO standards\, project management\, communication and quality. Ms Dekkers is a Past-president and former Director of Communications and Marketing for the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG). She is also a U.S. expert on the USNB delegation to ISO/IEC SC7 software engineering standards. \n  \nAn Ontology-based Cost Modelling Approach for High-Value Manufacturing\nDr Maryam Farsi\nWebinar Presentation: Tuesday December\, 1\, 2020 at 4pm GMT/11am EST \nIn high-value manufacturing\, the inadequacy of historical service data\, and the high level of uncertainties around service cost in complex assets\, make the identification of cost reduction opportunities challenging. These influencing factors also complicate the assessment of the impact of cost drivers on the total lifecycle cost. Addressing these challenges\, this workshop presents an ontology-based cost model architecture with a simple data structure and minimum data requirement. Additionally\, the impact of cost drivers on the total cost is evaluated and aims to examine the validity and applicability of the ontology and the cost model to different sectors and asset types. \nDr Maryam Farsi is a Lecturer in Through-life Engineering Optimisation at Cranfield University\, School of Aerospace\, Transport and Manufacturing. Dr Farsi gained her PhD in ‘Nonlinear Structural Mechanics’ from Imperial College London in 2014 and her MSc in ‘Civil Engineering Structures’ from City\, University of London in 2010. Dr Farsi’s main research focus is on complex systems and system of systems simulation\, modelling\, optimisation\, data analytics and data visualisation. This includes: Enterprise and supply chain simulation\, optimisation and digital twin; Product and service contracts; Lifecycle cost modelling and analysis; and Risk and uncertainty quantification with over 15 research works. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/scaficeaa120120/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20201022T162325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T150419Z UID:15090-1607425200-1607428800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2020 SCAF/ICEAA Virtual Workshop: Wilson Rosa and Simon Porter DESCRIPTION:Empirical Effort and Schedule Models for Agile Development in the US DoD\nWilson Rosa\nWebinar Presentation: Tuesday December\, 8\, 2020 at 4pm GMT/11am EST \n \nIn the Department of Defense (DoD)\, mainstream agile estimation metrics (story points and user stories) are not available before contract award. This paper presents an effective approach for estimating Agile software effort and schedule using a size measure available before contract award. The analysis explores the effects of initial software requirements (functions and external interfaces)\, staffing\, and domain on effort and schedule. The dataset contained 36 DoD agile software projects implemented from 2008 to 2019. \nDr. Rosa is the Assistant Director for IT at the DHS Cost Analysis Division. He has over 25 years of experience in government including C4ISR Branch Chief at Naval Center for Cost Analysis\, Technical Advisor at Air Force Cost Analysis Agency\, and Industrial Engineer at Department of Navy (NAVAIR and NAVSEA). \n  \nSplitting Water: A Cost-Benefit Analysis on the installation of an Electrolyser at a Hospital\nSimon Porter\nWebinar Presentation: Tuesday December\, 8\, 2020 at 4pm GMT/11am EST \nFollowing the governmental commitment of achieving net carbon zero by 2050\, interest in the development of the hydrogen economy has increased. Hydrogen can be produced using electricity to split distilled water into hydrogen and oxygen gases\, both of which can then be used for other purposes. This study analyses the costs and anticipated benefits of installing an on-site electrolyser at a hospital. This would provide hydrogen to run a Combined Heat & Power (CHP) plant to supply electricity and heat\, along with oxygen for medical usage. A number of different options for meeting the brief are discussed\, along with anticipation of future trends. \nAfter studying Automotive Engineering at Loughborough University Simon has spent 10 years estimating event costs in the aerospace industry before moving to consulting in 2019. Since then he has been involved in a wide range of projects across all realms of defence. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/scaficeaa120820/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20201203T192210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T192210Z UID:15248-1608120000-1608123600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Advanced Estimating Methodologies for Conceptual Stage Development DESCRIPTION:Chuck Alexander\nWebinar Presentation: Wednesday December 16\, 2020 at 12:00pm EST \n \nThis research paper presents statistical techniques and cost analysis that significantly enhance legacy technology development estimating methodologies. Techniques leveraging independent variables that reflect a comprehensive set of cost drivers relating to technology scale\, complexity\, type\, maturity\, and development difficulty are presented. Highly tailored solutions including uncertainty are produced that vastly expand and refine earlier development estimating models. General R&D framework relating key milestones\, TRLs and cost benchmarks is constructed and woven into an integrated solution. \nChuck Alexander is a Principal at JHU/APL with over 35 years of professional experience involving engineering\, economic & cost analysis and technology & business operations management across a range of technologies\, applications\, system and operational environments. Mr. Alexander is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)\, CPA\, and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University and an MBA in Finance from the William & Mary Mason School of Business. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/advanced-estimating-methodologies-for-conceptual-stage-development/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210106T151241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T151241Z UID:15316-1611075600-1611079200@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Palisade Presents: Getting Your Risk Register Right DESCRIPTION:Palisade Presents:\n\nGetting Your Risk Register Right\nJanuary 19\, 2021 – 5:00pm EST \n\nA probabilistic Risk Register is a critical element of any project cost model\, and in my 15 years consulting and training on the topic for Palisade these models range from being a little—to very—wrong. In this webinar we will explore the most common errors and how to correct them. Far from presenting mathematical models for the academic sake of it\, we will see how improved model design simplifies the task of parameterising a risk event and better utilises the subject matter expertise you already possess. Trust me\, I’m a mathematician! URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/palisade-presents-getting-your-risk-register-right/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210127T185908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T185246Z UID:15426-1613647800-1613653200@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG Meeting DESCRIPTION:The members of the ICEAA cost community employed by Original Equipment Manufacturers face challenges that differ from those employed by the government or other private sector organizations.  To identify\, acknowledge\, and address these challenges\, ICEAA has formed the OEM COG: the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ Cooperative Opportunities Group. \n  \nThe mission of the OEM COG is to create a dialogue between ICEAA and our OEM members\, explore ways ICEAA can provide support and solutions tailored to our OEM community\, and provide a forum where members from various OEM organizations can communicate and share best practices. \n  URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oem-cog-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20210223T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20210223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210203T205916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205916Z UID:15507-1614078000-1614081600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Greater Alabama Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Greater Alabama Chapter of ICEAA will be conducting a virtual meeting on February 23rd at 11 AM Central Standard Time. \nDr. Christian Smart\, ICEAA’s VP for Professional Development and a long-time board member of the Greater Alabama chapter\, will discuss current ICEAA initiatives related to professional development\, including the online PCEA and CCEA exams\, development of a Software Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge and an associated specialty certifications\, and plans for the 2021 virtual ICEAA workshops. \nTeresa Brown\, Training Chair for the Greater Alabama Chapter\, will discuss the plan for the upcoming chapter certification preparation training\, which will be offered in a virtual format this year. The chapter is looking for input from members on dates and times for the training. \nDr. Smart will then provide a presentation titled “Risk Management for Irregular Events – Handling Unknown Unknowns\, Black Swans\, and Other Rare Hazards” URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-greater-alabama-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210217T190524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T190524Z UID:15557-1616151600-1616158800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the March 19\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-board-of-directors-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20210323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20210323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210316T175943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T175310Z UID:15707-1616497200-1616500800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Greater Alabama Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 1 hour of training or 0.1 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nMarch 23 at 11am Central Daylight Time \nDr. Christian Smart will discuss chapter updates and the latest goings on at ICEAA national. \nTeresa Brown\, Training Chair for the Greater Alabama Chapter\, will discuss the plan for the upcoming chapter certification preparation training\, which will be offered in a virtual format this year. \nDr. Joe Hamaker\, Galorath’s Director for NASA and Department will then provide a presentation titled Galorath Small Satellite Cost Model (GSSMO): URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/greater-alabama-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210301T164851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T193336Z UID:15599-1616587200-1616590800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA TechShowcase: Modeling OLS-based CER Errors DESCRIPTION:Palisade Presents:\n \nModeling OLS-based CER Errors \nIf your cost model includes an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)-based Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) and you are not explicitly modeling the associated error\, for a linear regression you are implicitly assuming that there is no error.  On average that’s a safe assumption; it’s individual occurrences however that can make this risky.  After a brief review of OLS regression fundamentals (yeah\, calculus)\, this webinar will show how @RISK can be used to model a regression equation’s error term for both linear and nonlinear (intrinsically linear) CERs.  Along the way you will improve your skill working with the normal distribution and\, if it’s not already part of it\, add the lognormal distribution to your repertoire. \nPresented by Dr. Steve Van Drew \nDr. Steve Van Drew embodies the jack-of-all trades lifestyle as a former leader/manager\, academician\, and analytical practitioner\, with a multi-disciplinary education in engineering\, applied economics\, and management science/operations research. Steve enjoys a busy “retirement” near Richmond\, VA\, and yet manages to dedicate time to share his passion for spreadsheet modeling and @RISK. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-techshowcase-modeling-ols-based-cer-errors/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210210T204627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T184153Z UID:15528-1617697800-1617710400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Washington Capital Area Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 4 hours of training or 0.4 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nCybersecurity 20/21 – Vision of the Future \nAll Washington Capital Area Chapter Members (as well as non-members) are welcome! \nThe Washington Area Chapter of ICEAA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a virtual half day joint workshop and annual meeting featuring a series of invited speakers offering their perspective on a subject that is on the forefront of the media front page and decision makers’ minds – cybersecurity. \nThere appears to be an end in sight for most Covid-19 related restrictions\, but we aren’t quite there yet. So while there may be some virtual meeting fatigue\, we hope the longer\, warmer\, sunnier days along with the great speaker line up and awards presentation we’ve got scheduled\, will motivate you to tune in to our virtual workshop. \nAgenda \n• 08:30: Welcome by Chapter President Mr. Remmie Arnold\n• 08:45: Dr. John Dargan\, Director of Systems Engineering & Standards\, S&T Directorate\, DHS – Privacy & Cybersecurity Requirements for DHS Acquisition Programs\n• 09:30: Ms. Jandria Alexander\, Principal\, Booz Allen Hamilton – Cyber Security Cost Engineering: Driving Towards Consistency\n• 10:15: Mr. Mike Ryan\, Deputy Cyber Security Officer (CSO)\, NRO Cybersecurity: A History\, The Basics\, and a Practitioners Perspective\n• 11:00: DC Chapter Board of Directors Report & DC Chapter Award Presentation\n• 11:45: Ms. Megan Jones\, ICEAA International – ICEAA International Update to Members\n• 12:00: Closing Comments/Adjourn \nRSVP here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8026382519131386383 URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/washington-capital-area-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210408T123000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210319T123813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T195311Z UID:15714-1617879600-1617885000@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Machine Learning in Space DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 1 hour of training or 0.1 points towards your CCEA recertification. \n \nThe ICEAA Southern California Chapter and the ICEAA Machine Learning Working Group have teamed up to offer three presentations on Machine Learning in Space: \n• Acquisition Complexity (ACS) Using Principal Component Analysis (PCA)\nMike Finnegan\, The Boeing Company \n• Proposing a Space-Based Missile Defense Program: Examining Engineering Complexities and Cost Feasibility\nSirina Nabhan and Matthew Ramirez\, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory \n• 2021 Plans for the Machine Learning Working Group\nML Group Steering Committee: Bryan Anderson\, Dan Harper\, Adam James\, Karen Mourikas\, Christian Smart URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/machine-learning-in-space/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210315T185516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T175511Z UID:15690-1619092800-1619096400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG Meeting - Industry Perspectives on Affordability Analysis DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 1 hour of training or 0.1 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nIndustry Perspectives on Affordability Analysis\nThursday\, April 22nd | 12:00 noon EDT \nJoin the OEM COG as we dive into the subject of Affordability Analysis\, and how that means a lot of different things to different people. We intend to explore various perspectives\, terminology and definitions that will help cost analysis professionals be better prepared to support affordability efforts within their own organizations. We strongly encourage you to continue to reach out and collaborate with your colleagues in small groups to prepare to contribute! URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oem-cog-meeting-industry-perspectives-on-affordability-analysis/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210322T134220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T134220Z UID:15739-1619611200-1619614800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA TechShowcase: Modeling Unit Learning Curves from Lot Data DESCRIPTION:Palisade Presents: \n \nModeling Unit Learning Curves from Lot Data\nWednesday\, April 28 2021\n12 noon EDT \nEstimating the cost of a project or manufacturing operation where the effect of learning is anticipated can pose a calculational challenge\, especially when extrapolating from lot data. After a brief introduction covering the basics of unit learning/experience curves\, this webinar will: demonstrate how to make the appropriate transformations for modeling a power curve from lot data; use Excel’s Goal Seek to solve for the unknown learning curve “slope;” and with the resulting regression equation’s error term as the input variable run an @RISK simulation for the cost of a succeeding lot.\n \nPresented by Dr. Steve Van Drew \nDr. Steve Van Drew embodies the jack-of-all trades lifestyle as a former leader/manager\, academician\, and analytical practitioner\, with a multi-disciplinary education in engineering\, applied economics\, and management science/operations research. Steve enjoys a busy “retirement” near Richmond\, VA\, and yet manages to dedicate time to share his passion for spreadsheet modeling and @RISK. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-techshowcase-modeling-unit-learning-curves-from-lot-data/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T143000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210426T155258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T155258Z UID:15906-1620307800-1620311400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Central Virginia Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Meetings:\nChapter Meeting\nThursday\, May 6\, 2021\n1:30pm EDT\nRSVP Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/825954648876725775 \nMark your calendars for the next ICEAA Central Virginia Chapter Meeting! We will gather online again to catch the chapter up with some news and events\, followed by: \nWhy Can’t We Estimate Better?\nSheila D. Dennis\, CFPS \nPresentation summary: For over 30 years I have been actively engaged in software estimation and it continues to be an ongoing problem for programmers\, project managers\, and senior level IT managers. Over the years I have seen ineffective cultures and clouded perspectives on estimation that affect our capabilities to estimate accurately and effectively.  Join us to explore some of these issues and what is needed to facilitate improvement! URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-central-virginia-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210127T211549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T211833Z UID:15428-1621209600-1621555199@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2021 ICEAA Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:ICEAA is excited to announce the dates for our first Online Workshop\, May 17-20\, 2021! Join us for four half-days of thought-provoking general sessions\, informative breakout sessions\, and opportunities to connect with the companies that provide the tools and services that are so crucial to your line of work. \nThe change in format and venue reduces ICEAA’s costs and we’re extending those savings to you. All registration rates for the 2021 Online Workshop are $700 off the price of our usual in-person event. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/2021-iceaa-online-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210323T151628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T151628Z UID:15752-1622804400-1622811600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the June 4\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-board-of-directors-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210322T134335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T134335Z UID:15742-1623240000-1623243600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA TechShowcase: WBS Allocation DESCRIPTION:Palisade Presents: \n \nWBS Allocation\nWednesday\, June 9 2021\n12 noon EDT \nYou’ve built a comprehensive project cost estimate that accounts for significant risks and uncertainties. The project baseline uses most likely values provided by those responsible for each control account/WBS element. A contingency reserve has been determined from cost risk/uncertainty analysis simulation results in conjunction with either the PM’s tolerance for risk or corporate policy. These funds have been earmarked for use by the PM as needed. NICE WORK! But … in the back of your mind is a nagging concern that some of those involved may be trying to game the process. If only there was a way to judge when an area of risk or uncertainty was diving too deep into the pool of contingency funds. This webinar will demonstrate a procedure known to many as WBS allocation; a technique for determining proportionate “fair share” amounts that can be used to help manage these funds. The technique incorporates @RISK simulation results including tornado graphs and statistic functions.\n \nPresented by Dr. Steve Van Drew \nDr. Steve Van Drew embodies the jack-of-all trades lifestyle as a former leader/manager\, academician\, and analytical practitioner\, with a multi-disciplinary education in engineering\, applied economics\, and management science/operations research. Steve enjoys a busy “retirement” near Richmond\, VA\, and yet manages to dedicate time to share his passion for spreadsheet modeling and @RISK. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-techshowcase-wbs-allocation/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210805T191649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T204722Z UID:16265-1629372600-1629378000@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Southern California Chapter Workshop DESCRIPTION:What do “bugs” and ICEAA have in common? To find out\, join the ICEAA SoCal Chapter for our Summer 2021 Webinar on August 19 from 11:30 to 1 Pacific titled “Bugs\, Bugs\, and More Bugs!” \nWe have invited two guest speakers from different industries who will be sharing their research on the costs of different types of “bugs”: \nBug Bounty Program Pricing by Bryce Downing\, Researcher at The Rand Corporation \nA Cost-benefit Analysis of Fiscal Stimulus Packages for Mitigating Covid-19 Pandemic by Dr. Wali Mondal\, Professor of Economics from National University URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/southern-california-chapter-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210901T191350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T191350Z UID:16333-1631577600-1631836799@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Project Controls Expo Virtual DESCRIPTION:ICEAA is proud to support the 2021 Project Controls Expo Virtual\, an international online event that will run for 24 hours per day between September 14 and 16\, 2021. The event will bring together highly experienced project controls professionals who will address critical challenges\, opportunities\, trends and innovations in the industry\, through world-class thought leadership and expert insight. \nThe 120 sessions at the Project Controls Expo Virtual will feature: \n• Global representation – industry\, partners and delegates\n• LIVE round the clock sessions to cater every global time zone\n• Access to latest trends\, innovations\, case studies and knowledge from the comfort of your home/office\n• Partner showcase offering immersive and simulative experience in an interactive platform\n• Enhanced networking experience by connecting with peers\, prospects and experts from across the globe\n• Browse and download information documents offered by our partners\n• Presentation recordings available for a later viewing\n• Low cost (US $50 incl taxes) making it affordable to everyone\n• A multilingual conference catering for a truly global audience (Arabic\, English\, German\, Hindi\, Japanese\, Mandarin\, Portuguese\, Russian & Spanish) \nICEAA members will get 20% off for access to Project Controls Expo Virtual by using the promo code VICEAA20% at https://projectcontrolexpo.com/virtual URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/project-controls-expo-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210804T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T143657Z UID:16244-1631577600-1631923199@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Software IT-CAST DESCRIPTION:Attending this event counts as 2 hour of training or 0.2 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nRegister Here: https://www.bigmarker.com/series/joint-it-sw-cost-forum/series_summit \nThe Information Technology-Cost Analysis Solutions Team (IT-CAST) presents the 2021 Joint IT and Software Cost Forum being held VIRTUALLY 14 – 17 September 2021. This year’s event is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National-Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). \nHave you ever wanted to hear from other Program Managers and their experience delivering applications in an agile environment? Ever wondered why or how cost analysis could help you manage an IT program? Are you interested in building a network with program managers\, technologist and cost analysts? If so\, the Joint IT and Software Cost Forum is for you! \nOur forums’ mission is to build coalitions across Federal agencies by bringing together Program Managers\, Technologists and Cost Analysts and sharing successes\, challenges and best practices to solve information technology\, software and cost estimating challenges. \nhttps://www.dhs.gov/joint-it-and-software-cost-forum-2021 URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/software-it-cast/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210722T152951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T152951Z UID:16186-1631876400-1631883600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the September 17\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/bod091721/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210617T154255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T154419Z UID:16123-1632182400-1632441599@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2021 Training Summit DESCRIPTION:ICEAA is excited to announce the dates for our first Online Training Workshop\, September 21-23\, 2021! Join us for three half-days of comprehensive instruction covering all 16 CEBoK modules\, interactive training with live instructors to answer questions\, and updated courses with improved examples and lessons. \n  URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/2021-training-summit/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210916T163221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T175052Z UID:16374-1633608000-1633611600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA 2021 All-Member Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Every year\, ICEAA holds a meeting to give our members an update on the state of the association\, provide a forecast of initiatives for the coming years\, and field the membership’s questions and concerns. \nJoin us for the 2021 ICEAA Annual Meeting virtually on October 7\, 2021 at noon eastern time.  You can send any question you’d like addressed during the meeting in advance using the form below\, or you can ask your questions live during the event. \n\n \n \n ICEAA All Member Meeting\n \n \n If you have questions or topics you’d like discussed during the All Member Meeting\, please send them to us here\, or by emailing iceaa@iceaaonline.org:If you would like a direct response to your question\, please provide your email address: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-2021-all-member-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20210817T201350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T201714Z UID:16301-1634212800-1634216400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG Meeting: Affordability Benefits of Digital Engineering on the T-7A RED HAWK APT program DESCRIPTION:Affordability Benefits of Digital Engineering on the T-7A RED HAWK APT program\nThursday\, October 14th \nSpeaker: Brian Beyer\nBrian Beyer\, a Technical Fellow in Systems Engineering at Boeing\, will share his experience with development of the T-7A Advanced Pilot Training (APT) System.  He will share how Boeing leveraged Digital Engineering to create the safest\, most integrated\, most advanced\, and most affordable Air Force pilot training system ever!  Brian was the Affordability leader for the production representative jet (PRJ) phase (the TMRR development phase) of the program from early conceptual development through the first flight of the aircraft.  Brian has worked on a number of development\, production\, and support/training system programs in his 20+ years at Boeing as an engineering leader.  Other notable defense programs include MQ-25\, F/A-18 Super Hornet\, F-15EX\, Future Combat Systems (FCS)\, Small diameter Bomb (SDB) and JDAM weapons programs.  Brian is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and holds several other certifications in Lean Manufacturing\, Continuous Improvement\, and problem solving methods.  He is passionate about improving quality\, productivity\, and value to his customers. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oemcog101421/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20211109T152542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T152542Z UID:16557-1638369000-1638374400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Southern California Chapter Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Southern California Chapter Virtual Workshop\nDate: December 1\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm Pacific \nJoin the ICEAA Southern California Chapter for our last virtual luncheon webinar of the year. We will be soliciting your inputs for activities and events for the chapter in 2022. And of course\, you’ll have another chance to win one of our ICEAA SoCal Chapter Coins with more trivia questions! \nOur 90 minute program includes the following speakers: \n\nAnandi Hira from Tecolote Research Inc. who specializes in cost estimation methods for software development programs will present Get the Point. What’s the Deal with Different Function Points Methodologies.\n\nAbstract: Since the development of IFPUG Function Points (FPs)\, many variants have emerged to simplify software sizing and improve cost estimation. Which of these sizing techniques should one use? To understand differences among methods\, we compare IFPUG FPs\, COSMIC FPs\, and Simple FPs for effort estimation on University of Southern California (USC)’s dataset of Unified Code Count (UCC) enhancements. Additionally\, we investigate automated tools to understand the correlation between Objective FPs and the other FPs methods.\n\n\nBrian Bothwell from the Government Accountability Office\, which supports assessments of cost estimating\, scheduling\, EVM\, AOAs\, and technology readiness\, will present GAO Best Practice Guides.\n\nAbstract: This presentation will cover GAO’s responsibilities\, introduce the best practice guides GAO uses and briefly describe their development\, and discuss how the guides’ criteria are used in audits through the presentation of 2 or 3 case studies. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/southern-california-chapter-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20211111T144135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T144135Z UID:16563-1638529200-1638536400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the December 5\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-board-of-directors-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T105320 CREATED:20211129T165853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T165853Z UID:16594-1639483200-1639486800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG - OSD CAPE Overview and Policy Update DESCRIPTION:OSD CAPE Overview and Policy Update \nTuesday\, December 14th \nOSD CAPE reports directly to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense and serves as an independent source of unbiased analysis and decision support. They provide the Department with timely\, insightful\, and unbiased analysis on resource allocation and cost estimation problems to deliver the optimum portfolio of military capabilities through efficient and effective use of each taxpayer dollar. \nThe presentation will provide an overview of OSD CAPE’s functions to develop and provide insight into the costs of acquisition programs that enables responsible budgeting and proactive management decisions so that the Department can control cost and achieve savings. We will also review current policies and guidance related to cost estimation\, cost analysis\, cost data reporting\, inflation and escalation\, and operations support. \nSpeakers:\nMs. Jennifer Bowles is the Director for Land and Naval Warfare Cost Analysis Division\, formerly the Operations and Support Cost Analysis Division\, for the Office of the Director\, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)\, Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. In this position\, she is responsible for the conduct of independent cost estimates (ICEs)\, cost analyses for land and naval systems\, and is the CAPE lead for developing policies and procedures related to cost estimation for the Department and for the reporting and collection of actual cost data and other related information for acquisition programs. \nShe holds a BS in Mathematical Sciences from Pennsylvania State University; an MS in Operations Research from the Florida Institute of Technology; an MS in National Security and Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School\, with a Diploma in the Senior Acquisition Course; and is Level III certified in both Cost Estimating and Financial Management for Defense Acquisition and DoD Financial Management. \nMs. Erica Walters is an operations research analyst with the Land and Naval Warfare Cost Analysis Division for the Office of the Director\, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)\, Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. In addition to completing cost estimates on ship programs\, she is CAPE’s cost policy lead and subject matter expert on inflation and escalation. She is responsible for updating the DoDM 5000.04 (CSDR manual)\, DoDI 5000.73 (cost analysis guidance and procedures)\, inflation and escalation handbook\, and other CAPE-owned policy and guidance. She has worked at CAPE for two years\, and previously worked for six years at the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency. She has a master’s degree in security studies from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from George Washington University. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oem-cog-osd-cape-overview-and-policy-update/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR