Technology

The federal government is increasingly responsible for developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies to address the threats facing the United States and to increase the capabilities and efficiencies of the national transportation system. LeighFisher has helped our government clients understand the implications of proposed technology specifications, develop strategies for deploying technology, and justify technology implementation from cost-benefit, mission-need, and risk mitigation management perspectives.

We have worked on behalf of federal agencies to develop compelling justifications for technology investment and helped justify multibillion dollar programs to the Office of Management and Budget and other oversight organizations. We assist our clients in developing a well-rounded justification that goes beyond merely stating mission needs and capability gaps. Rather, we help our clients demonstrate quantitative benefits, connecting long-term visions with actionable steps to demonstrate thorough consideration of how technology would be deployed and risks managed.

While some government agencies are responsible for programs involving the development and deployment of new technology, others are responsible for setting performance standards and technical guidance for technologies to be used by other stakeholders. LeighFisher has worked with agencies to develop performance envelopes for technologies, which specify acceptable ranges of performance to ensure that the technology achieves the desired result within reasonable cost parameters. We have also assisted government agencies in developing standards related to the integration of technology with existing infrastructure and processes. To develop such standards, we leverage industry best practices and subject matter experts in the fields of system design, testing, and commissioning.

LeighFisher assembles a strong project team with highly complementary skill sets from key fields in operations research, finance and economics, human factors, facility planning, government regulation, and security. This interdisciplinary project approach enables us to conduct thorough analyses of all aspects related to the challenges faced by the federal government, and provide our clients with a holistic solution that fully addresses the multifaceted nature of such challenges.