Validation
EVM Terms
Reviewed by forProject Technology - updated Sep 2026
Quick definition: Validation is the formal recognition by an independent party that a company's Earned Value Management System (EVMS) meets the guidelines of ANSI/EIA-748.
Validation is the process by which an outside party formally confirms that a contractor's EVMS design and day-to-day use satisfy the 32 guidelines in ANSI/EIA-748. It's typically reached through a Validation Review and results in formal recognition of the system as compliant.
Why it matters
Validation gives customers and other stakeholders confidence that a contractor's cost and schedule data is reliable enough to base decisions on. Without it, a company's EVM data carries less weight in contract oversight and program reviews.
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Validation Review
FAQ
Who typically performs Validation of an EVMS?
For government contracts, it's most often the cognizant government agency, such as DCMA -- but the term refers generally to any independent party recognized to certify compliance.
Does Validation mean the EVMS will never be checked again?
No -- once validated, a system remains subject to ongoing surveillance to confirm it continues to be used as designed.
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