Deltek Acumen

Project and Portfolio Risk, Schedule, and Cost Analytics.

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Overview

Deltek Acumen is not a core EVM system but a powerful analytics tool that supports it. It is used to diagnose and resolve schedule and cost-related issues in projects. Acumen helps ensure that the schedule used for EVM is of high quality and realistically risk-adjusted. It provides schedule diagnostics, risk analysis, and cost forecasting, which are critical inputs for a reliable Earned Value Management system.

✨ Key Features

  • Schedule Quality Analysis (Fuse)
  • Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (Risk)
  • Project Forecasting (360)
  • Team Collaboration and Workflow (Touchstone)

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Comprehensive schedule diagnostics and quality checks
  • Combines schedule, risk, and cost analytics in one platform
  • User-friendly interface for complex analysis

Unique Value: Improves project success by providing deep, AI-driven insights into schedule quality and risk, ensuring a solid foundation for reliable cost forecasting and earned value management.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Improving schedule quality before baselining Performing Monte Carlo risk analysis on cost and schedule Forecasting project completion dates and costs Validating contractor schedules

✅ Best For

  • Large-scale government and defense projects
  • Complex construction and engineering programs

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Small projects with low complexity
  • Users looking for a primary EVM cost engine

🏆 Alternatives

Safran Risk Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis Spider Project

Offers more in-depth schedule quality analysis and diagnostics than the native capabilities of scheduling tools or risk analysis-only software.

💻 Platforms

Desktop (Windows)

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Deltek Cobra Oracle Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)

💰 Pricing

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