Decision Lens

Decision Lens is an integrated planning software solution designed to assist government organizations in prioritizing, planning, and funding their initiatives. According to the vendor, this software automates the collection and management of data, facilitates collaboration, and provides tools for scenario planning and resource optimization. Decision Lens caters to government organizations of all sizes, including federal, state, and local agencies. It is widely used by government leaders, financial managers, planners, science and technology professionals, as well as the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and various federal civilian agencies. State and local government entities also benefit from the capabilities offered by Decision Lens.

Key Features

Intake Engine: According to the vendor, Decision Lens offers a secure and customizable intake engine that streamlines the collection, organization, and prioritization of requests. The input data is automatically fed into a structured data model for efficient management and analysis.

Prioritization Framework: Decision Lens provides a common prioritization framework that allows for the organization, comparison, and analysis of inputs. According to the vendor, this framework enables government organizations to assess enterprise risk and opportunity in a standardized and actionable manner.

Scenario Planning & Optimization: The software includes proactive scenario planning capabilities that consider constraints and dependencies. According to the vendor, Decision Lens uses artificial intelligence to recommend mission-aligned scenarios based on desired outcomes, empowering organizations to explore thousands of alternative paths.

Collaborative Scoring: According to the vendor, Decision Lens facilitates collaboration and consensus-building among stakeholders by allowing subject matter experts to score the relative importance of select projects. This collaborative scoring process ensures a well-informed decision-making process and comprehensive prioritization.

Flexible Reporting: Decision Lens offers flexible reporting options, allowing users to analyze data in-app, via a BI tool, in the Office suite, or by generating customized reports. According to the vendor, this flexibility meets specific reporting requirements and provides actionable insights.

Budget Suite: The software includes a suite of features that provide full visibility into long-term requirements and their translation into medium-term funding. Decision Lens enables the tracking of spend plans to ensure effective allocation and execution of funds, according to the vendor.

Structured Data Warehouse: Decision Lens provides a centralized data repository that allows for easy access, organization, and analysis of data. According to the vendor, this structured data warehouse serves as a reliable source of truth for all planning and decision-making activities.

Portfolio Roll-Up: Decision Lens offers unparalleled visibility and control of all subordinate portfolios in a single view. According to the vendor, this comprehensive overview enables optimized spending and resource allocation across the enterprise.

Dependency Aware: The software helps identify dependencies and ensures coordinated decision-making. According to the vendor, Decision Lens enables users to plan and execute interconnected parts of the mission while understanding the impact on other projects, maximizing efficiency and avoiding conflicts.

Hybrid Deployment: Decision Lens is deployable in a variety of secure on and off-premises environments, providing flexibility in choosing the hosting environment that aligns with the organization's security and operational requirements. According to the vendor, supported environments include JWICS/SIPR/NIPR and AWS Marketplace.