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​Conference Papers


A collection of PDFs, presentations, and sometimes even ACE sessions that go along with a specific paper. Topics range from specific mechanics in ACE to general analysis to “real-life” examples to cutting edge statistical methods and beyond. Most documents come from ACEIT User Workshops over the years. There are additional resources from various other conferences as well.

ACEIT User Workshops
Click below to view workshop presentations by year:
  • 2012

    Convenience of Matrix Functions-Sandra Jimenez
    CECOM's Tips for Creating More Efficient Estimates-Tom Ferrante, Sonja Holzinger
    Cost Benefit Analysis Metrics-Mike Allen
    Getting Started with JACS-Antonio Rippe
    Insight into Inflation-Gina Fennell
    Expect More Deliver More-Alfred Smith (on request)
    Integrated Cost Schedule Analysis - Lessons Learned at GEMS-JJohnson, MRitsko, AEaker, DElliott
    Introducing Joint Analysis of Cost and Schedule (JACS)-Darren Elliott, Mike Stelly
    Linking COMPASS with ACEIT-Allyson Trapp
    My risk results don't make sense-Kelly Grey, Sue Catala
    Moving Beyond POST-TMiller, WNicholas (on request)
    Modeling a Risk Register in ACE- Sabrina Beane
    New to ACEIT 7.3-Steven Ikeler
    Standard Operating Practices-Dane Cooper (on request)
    Need for Speed-Melissa Cyrulik (on request)
    JIAT-NGriffin, TWilliams and MCyrulik
    Pooled Regression and Dummy Variables in CO$TAT-Jeff McDowell
    Presenting Your Estimate Results-Jennifer Kirchhoffer
    So you want to play with JACS-John Sandberg (on request)
    Stepwise Analysis in CO$TAT-Steven Ikeler
    Uncertainty Mangement in AoAs-Tomeka Williams

  • 2011

    Discrete Statistical Scenario-Based Cost-Risk ACEIT Utility
    Business Case Analysis for Operational Projects
    ACEIT 7.3 Sneak Peek
    Army's Implementation of Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
    Calculating Workdays for Schedule-driven Estimates
    Integrating Excel, R, and ACEIT
    Estimate Set-up for What-ifs and Faster Updates
    Lead Lag Columns-What are they and How do I use them
    Joint Cost Schedule Uncertainty A How-to Primer
    Modeling Non-OSD Inflation Indices (ZIP)
    Leveraging ACEIT's What-If Capabilities for Platform Integration (ZIP)
    Evolution of Equations (ZIP)
    Optimal Budget Profile given a Risk Adj. Phased Estimate
    Strategies for Developing a Drill-Friendly Cost Model
    Predicting Software Code Growth Tecolote DSLOC Estimated Growth
    Streamlining Data Table Calculations (ZIP)
    Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks-Moving Beyond Excel Estimates (on request)
    Using ACEIT Technology to Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis
    Tornado,Variance Analysis and Allocated RI$K Dollars
    Using Unitized Uncertainty Distributions in ACE
    Enhancing ACEIT Capabilities with JIAT

  • 2010

    Annual Risk Results - Viewing in ACEIT 7.2
    Discovering DECs
    Documenting Your Estimate in ACE
    Distribution Finder
    ACEIT 7.2 New Features Revealed
    ACEIT Template for ACEIT use in Australian DOD (on request)
    Dynamic Quantity Schedules - Effectively Linking Data
    Employing the Powers of Persuasion to Sell Your Estimate (on request)
    Handling Sunk Costs in ACEIT
    Geometric Progression Model for Developing Risk Rangers (ZIP)
    Fulfilling GAO Documentation Requirements Using ACEIT
    Experimentation Estimating with ACEIT (on request)
    Lessons Learned from Naval Ship Cost Estimating (on request)
    Integrating Cost and Schedule Uncertainty
    Time Phasing Using UDFs (ZIP)
    Using ACE and POST to Tell The RI$K Story (ZIP)
    Using the Category () Function to Create Summary Sections
    Mechanics of Developing an ACEIT Joint Program Cost Estimate (ZIP)
    Innovation in Cost Estimating (JIAT)
    User Defined Functions Are Not That Scary

  • 2009

    ACE to ACE Plug In
    Accurately Mapping Third Party Tool Results into ACE
    Agency Program Management Model Capability Overview
    ACE and POST Reports
    All you want to know about Learning
    Basic Risk Overview
    Calculating Inflation and Using ACEIT Librarian
    ACEIT at TACOM (on request)
    Experimentation EstimatingToolkit
    How to Capture Discrete Cost Risk in your Project Cost Model
    Giving Your Estimate A Face-Lift using ACE new Features (ZIP)
    Joint Cost Schedule Risk
    Exploiting ACE to Create Build-Up Estimates
    Making your Estimate Sensitive to Schedule
    Navigating Inherited Cost Models (on request)
    Joint Integrated Analysis Tool (JIAT)
    STEEM Update Portfolio Analysis Using ACE Via the Web (on request)
    Getting the Most Out of Your Risk Analysis (ZIP)
    Getting it Together, Combining ACE Estimates
    Modeling Qty Range Unit Costs (ZIP)

  • 2007

    ACE 7.0 API - You have the Power
    The Power of ACEIT Reporting (ZIP)
    Leveraging ACEIT 7.0 New Features (ZIP)
    Math and Reason behind RI$K Allocation
    Building Inflation Tables & CER Libraries
    Earned Value Management in ACE (ZIP)



ICEAA

The International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) was formed by the merger of the International Society of Parametric Analysts (ISPA) and the Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA) in November 2012. ICEAA is a nonprofit organization that strives to promote and to enhance the profession of cost estimating and analysis. ICEAA holds conferences throughout the year to gather experts and novice alike to share idea and enhance the cost estimating community. The papers and presentations in this library have been given by Tecolote analysts at various conferences, a collection of which have won awards at either the local or national level.

  • ACEIT related ICEAA Presentation

    Beyond RIFT - Improved Metrics to Manage Cost and Schedule - June 2017
    Introducing RIFT to Protect Your Uncertain Schedule - June 2016 **Best Paper - Risk and Uncertainty Track**
    How Regression Methods Impact Uncertainty Results - June 2016 
    Generalized Degrees of Freedom (GDF) - June 2015 **Best Paper - Methods & Models Track**
    Fit, Rather Than Assume a CER Error Distribution - June 2013 **Best Conference Paper**
    Why ZPME When You Can MUPE - June 2007
    ACEIT 6.0 An Estimate Integrator - June 2003
    Cost Risk Allocation Objectives Tendencies and Limitations - June 2007 **Best Paper - Risk Track**
    Common Errors When Using Risk Simulation Tools (ZIP) - June 2005
    Cost Risk Impacts of Schedule Interdependencies - June 2004
    Cost Risk Analysis Made Simple (ZIP) - Sep 2004
    Schedule Analysis Using Earned Value Concepts - June 2004
    Examination of Functional Correlation and Its Impact on Risk Analysis
    Using Log-CERs Outside the Data Range and PING Factor (ZIP) - June 2005
    The New Face of ACEIT - POST - 2003
    Impact Of Correlating Risk Distributions (ZIP) - June 2003 **Best Paper - Risk Track**



Miscellaneous

Various other conference presentations given by Tecolote analysts.

  • Other Conference Papers

    Comparing Crystal Ball With ACEIT - 2004 Crystal Ball User Conference
    Cost Risk Analysis Standards - 2005 NASA Cost Symposium (ZIP)

White Papers


A collection of ACEIT-related PDFs, presentations, and research papers

  • White Papers

    Transitioning to ACE 8.0 (vSP2-003)
    ACE versus Spreadsheets Summary (Summary Presentation PDF )
    Challenges with Using Spreadsheets for Cost Analysis: Why ACE is a Superior Option (Presentations and Estimate Files ZIP)
    JIAT ACE Provider - Running ACE Sessions Online
    Inflation Handling in ACE
    Steps to Create Custom Inflation Tables in ACEIT
    Driver Variance Analysis, the Mishra method
    A Sample of ACEIT Success Stories
    ACEIT as an Estimating System
    Cost Risk Analysis Made Simple (AIAA-Sep 2004)
    ACEIT for Collaborative Cost Engineering
    ACEIT for Total Ownership Cost Analysis and Life Cycle Cost Models
    Relationship Between Groups and Factor Methods
    ACE vs. Spreadsheets Quick Reference
    ACEIT Technical Note - Errors found in Excel's Adj R2 for no intercept equations (See Excel, CO$TAT, Minitab comparison file below)
         - No_Intercept Model (Excel file)

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