Aerospace and Defense Project Management Software

Cora transforms project portfolio management (PPM) in aerospace and defense by delivering an enterprise-wide solution that integrates scheduling, cost management, resource allocation, and reporting—ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment across all programs.

Project Management Software for Aerospace and Defense

Cora’s PPM software helps Aerospace and Defense companies streamline and simplify their program management, so everyone’s working in unison.

Strategic Workforce Planning

Move beyond headcount planning to strategic workforce planning aligned with long-term business objectives. Ensure the right mix of talent is available and deployed effectively to optimize performance, reduce project delays, and meet contract obligations.

Bid Management Insights

Leverage historical program data and workforce insights to enhance bid strategies. Run what-if scenarios to assess capacity, align estimates with execution, and improve Probability of Win (PWin). Strengthen risk assessment and portfolio analysis to support negotiations and audit readiness.

Financial Control against Contract Lines

Track, measure, and analyze actual costs against budgeted and planned expenditures with full Contract Line (whether CLIN, SLIN, or ELIN) visibility. Protect margins, enhance accountability, and improve cost control by integrating financial data from ERP systems for a real-time view of budgets, forecasts, and EACs.

Integrated Master Scheduling

Establish a structured sequence of work aligned with program objectives. Manage milestones, events, and decision points while maintaining traceability to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Integrate subcontractor deliverables and organizational elements within a unified master schedule.

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Multi–year Investment Planning

Gain real-time visibility across projects, programs, and initiatives. Use scenario modeling to evaluate different portfolio configurations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Optimize funding allocation and long-term resource planning for sustained program success.

Earned Value Management

Apply industry-standard earned value techniques (EVTs) to measure performance. Use methods such as percent complete, milestones, LOE, weighted milestones, PERT, and apportioned effort to ensure objective progress tracking, compliance with DCMA standards, and improved decision-making.

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Project Control Tower

Visibility, Control and Governance

The Cora PPM software platform helps aerospace and defense companies by integrating all your processes and software into the one, central system. Giving you immediate visibility and complete control and governance over all your projects and programs.

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Additional Capabilities

Alternative Hierarchies

Customize reporting structures beyond standard Gantt schedules. Align live data with contract lines, OBS, or customer WBS for enhanced governance. Self-service configuration enables teams to adapt structures as needed for improved visibility and control.

Dynamic Rate Matrix with Burdening

Create flexible rate structures tailored to project needs. Adjust rates dynamically based on burdened or indirect costs. Administrators can define rate matrices at the project level, ensuring precise financial management and cost allocation.

AI and Predictive Analytics

Leverage AI-driven insights to enhance project planning and execution. Predictive analytics identify inefficiencies, anticipate risks, and improve scheduling accuracy. Enhance strategic decision-making with real-time data intelligence and automated recommendations.

Portfolio Planning

Evaluate, rank, and prioritize projects based on strategic goals. Use data-driven scoring mechanisms to auto-select optimal portfolios, compare alternatives, and maximize ROI with our portfolio planning capability. Ensure alignment with funding cycles and resource availability.

Document Management

Ensure seamless integration with existing document management systems, centralizing all project artifacts in a unified platform. Maintain full audit trails and structured version control. Link all documentation directly to the Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring real-time access and traceability across program deliverables.

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ERP Integration

Enable seamless enterprise-wide data integration through Cora’s iPaaS framework. Synchronize financial and workforce data across platforms like SAP, Oracle, and Workday. The SAP-certified connector ensures direct integration via SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP).

The Value Cora Generates

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“Improvement to bottom line”

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“Increase in planned savings annually”

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“Increase in net profit on projects” (representing $Ms in savings)

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What Our Clients Say

“We have that traceability to determine if we have the capacity to deliver on all of our projects and with Cora, we can easily understand what we committed to delivering to our customers”.

– Ryan Godfrey – Northrop Grumman

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Aerospace & Defense Project Management Software FAQs

What role does Earned Value Management (EVM) play in performance tracking?

Cora supports Earned Value Management to objectively measure work progress and performance across all project phases. With methodologies like percent complete, milestones, and fixed formulas, organizations gain real-time insights into cost and schedule variances for proactive decision-making.

How does Cora’s document management and audit trail capabilities ensure accuracy and security in aerospace and defense projects?

Cora’s platform is FedRAMP Ready, SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, and adheres to strict IT policies, ensuring the highest level of security and cyber vigilance. With 24/7 audit readiness, automatic time and user-stamped logs, and full data encryption, Cora provides a fully searchable audit trail to support compliance, governance, and rapid resolution of regulatory inquiries.

Can Cora’s Software be integrated with other products?

Yes, Cora can be seamlessly integrated with other products using its robust integration capabilities. With REST API, iPaaS solutions, and enterprise-grade connectivity frameworks, Cora enables real-time data exchange with systems like SAP, Salesforce, Jira, Workday, and Microsoft Azure, ensuring accurate, automated, and scalable workflows across your technology ecosystem.

How does Cora streamline bid management and cost estimation in aerospace and defense?

Cora enables organizations to develop bid proposals using a specified project version that links seamlessly to execution upon contract award. By leveraging standard planning functionality and a dynamic rate matrix, Cora ensures accurate cost estimation and full transparency required for government audits.