Steelray Project Analyzer is a comprehensive schedule analysis solution designed to evaluate, score, and improve Microsoft Project schedules. Using recognized industry standards such as DCMA 14-Point, GAO Schedule Assessment Guide, and custom organizational requirements, it automates schedule quality checks and provides clear guidance for resolving issues. The software enables project teams to quickly diagnose problems, improve schedule integrity, and produce defensible analysis reports for stakeholders, auditors, and customers. It is used across construction, aerospace, engineering, IT, and government programs where schedule reliability is critical.

Features

• Automated Schedule Quality Analysis: Evaluates Microsoft Project schedules against professional standards such as DCMA, GAO, and internal organizational rules.
• DCMA 14‑Point Assessment: Provides a complete implementation of the DCMA 14‑Point Schedule Assessment to measure schedule health and structural integrity.
• Scorecard System: Displays schedule quality through an intuitive, color‑coded scorecard that highlights strengths and weaknesses.
• Drill‑Down Diagnostics: Offers detailed, actionable findings with step‑by‑step instructions for resolving schedule issues.
• Instant Reporting: Generates audit‑ready reports suitable for PMOs, stakeholders, compliance teams, and government customers.
• Baseline & Trend Analysis: Compares schedule versions to identify changes, variances, and trends over time.
• Built‑In Best Practices Library: Includes references to accepted standards and methods to help teams align with industry best practices.
• Microsoft Project Integration: Works directly with Microsoft Project files to streamline schedule analysis workflow.
• Customizable Checks & Thresholds: Allows organizations to tailor schedule checks to their internal policies and project requirements.

Benefits

• Improves Schedule Quality: Ensures Microsoft Project schedules are credible, compliant, and structurally sound.
• Reduces Audit and Review Time: Automates schedule assessments, cutting down the hours required for manual schedule reviews.
• Enhances Organizational Consistency: Enforces standardized scheduling practices across teams and programs.
• Strengthens Compliance: Supports DCMA, GAO, and federal contracting requirements, making it suitable for regulated environments.
• Improves Project Predictability: Identifies structural issues early to reduce risk of delays, rework, and downstream disruptions.
• Supports Clear Communication: Creates clear, visual reports that improve understanding for executives, PMOs, audit groups, and customers.