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CAPABILITIES

Driving Mission Success Through Partnership

Our partnership fuses the sovereign rights and reach of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians with the elite technical engine and disciplined execution framework perfected by ISHPI.

  • CMMI DEV Level 5, our Systems Development Model, is the framework of proven best practices that guide us in the improvement of our development processes to ensure high-quality products, effectively managed projects, improved quality, and controlled costs. Maturity Level 5, “Optimizing,” is the highest level of organizational process maturity, focusing on continuous process improvement and optimization. Organizations at this level use a quantitative understanding of their processes to identify and address the common causes of variation, making processes stable, flexible, and capable of being continuously and innovatively improved.
  • CMMI SVC Level 3, our Service Delivery Model, ensures superior service delivery, reducing corrections and maximizing customer value.
  • ISO 9001, our Quality Management System, ensures consistent quality and customer satisfaction, minimizing costly rework and guaranteeing high standards by viewing our business as a collection of interconnected processes, enabling greater visibility and easier identification of areas for improvement.
  • ISO/IEC 20000-1, our IT Services Management System, drives effective IT service management throughout the entire system lifecycle, from planning and design to delivery and improvement, supporting and enabling workforce planning and stability.
  • ISO/IEC 27001, our Information Security Management System, enables us to systematically assess and mitigate information security risks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected data. robust information security, and risk reduction.

Collectively, these capability certifications enable and support our efforts to fully understand and document processes, analyze outcomes, innovate enhancements, and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency to streamline operations, mitigate risk, and yield significant productivity gains and cost savings for  ourselves and our clients.

CPARS Evaluations: Consistently recognized for dependable performance and client satisfaction across complex federal programs.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Strict adherence to federal regulations, quality standards, and data security protocols.
Rapid Deployment Success: Achieved 100% operational continuity across all transitions with zero downtime.
Scalability & Flexibility: Rapidly scales resources to meet evolving mission requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven success partnering with federal agencies, subcontractors, and teaming partners to achieve mission objectives.
Profits Reinvested: 100% of profits support tribal education, health, and cultural programs benefiting nearly 52,000 members.
ISO 9001:2015 Compliant: Process-driven delivery ensures precision and compliance with contract requirements.
Documented Success: Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality results on federal contracts.
Rapid Staffing Capability: Deep recruiting bench ready to deploy professional experts at scale.

Our Core Capabilities

STISHA delivers a multifaceted cybersecurity approach, purpose-built to meet the evolving demands of government networks and Department of Defense (DoD) systems. We transition agencies from static compliance to dynamic threat mitigation by aligning with the Cyber Security Risk Management Construct (CSRMC). Our strategy transforms compliance into a mission enabler—bridging traditional Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes with modern, automation-driven methodologies to ensure security is operationalized, agile, and scalable. We move beyond static defense, employing active measures to safeguard critical infrastructure while simultaneously elevating the technical proficiency of the agency’s own workforce.

Core Competencies:

  • CSRMC & RMF Transition: Expert implementation of the DoD’s five-phase CSRMC lifecycle—Design, Build, Test, Onboard, and Operate—to achieve real-time situational awareness and Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) while preventing compliance drift
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) Expertise: Implementation of robust RMF-based Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure compliance and resilience of current operations.
  • Dynamic Threat Mitigation: Proactive defense strategies that utilize real-time threat intelligence to adapt to evolving cyber threats and zero-day vulnerabilities before they impact operations.
  • Workforce Development: Building skilled cybersecurity teams through specialized training, simulation, and knowledge transfer to strengthen organic client capabilities. Addressing not only the federal cyber talent gap, but positioning staff for emerging requirements and threats.
  • Infrastructure Protection: End-to-end solutions for safeguarding critical government systems and data, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability across both classified and unclassified networks.

Differentiators:

  • Operationalized Risk Management: We excel at embedding CSRMC processes into complex environments, using automation to transform compliance from a periodic “check-the-box” event into a continuous, real-time security enabler, while ensuring ongoing RMF needs are met.
  • Holistic Workforce Empowerment: Unlike providers focused solely on tools, we combine technical expertise with workforce empowerment, ensuring the human element of cyber defense is as hardened as the digital perimeter.
  • Agile and Scalable Defense: Our solutions are tailored to mission-critical operations, allowing agencies to rapidly expand their defensive posture in response to heightened threat levels without re-architecting their security stack.

STISHA’s software development practices uniquely combine the flexibility and speed of Agile methodologies with the rigor and predictability of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level 5 standards. This fusion ensures rapid delivery without compromising quality, security, or compliance—critical for mission-driven government programs. We view software engineering as a measurable science, employing data-driven process improvements to deliver code that functions correctly upon first deployment, significantly reducing the lifecycle costs associated with debugging and rework.

Core Competencies:

  • Agile Development: Iterative, customer-focused delivery, utilizing proven frameworks that accommodate evolving requirements and ensure rapid prototyping capabilities.
  • CMMI Level 5 Practices: Data-driven process improvement and performance optimization that utilizes statistical process control to predict project outcomes with high fidelity.
  • Secure Software Engineering: Built-in security aligned with federal standards and RMF compliance, ensuring that applications are “secure by design” rather than patched post-production.
  • DevSecOps Integration: Continuous integration and deployment pipelines with automated security gates, enabling the rapid transition of capabilities from development to the warfighter or end-user.

Differentiators:

  • CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 5 Precision: We hold a CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 5 appraisal for six consecutive terms , a rare distinction that allows us to deliver mission-critical code with 85% fewer defects and 99% less schedule deviation than the industry average.
  • Verified Software Excellence: We don’t just move fast—we move fast with mathematically proven precision. Our commitment to rigorous engineering practices ensures that every solution meets the highest standards of security, reliability, and performance. This dedication is validated by:
    • Industry Level Awards for Excellence:
      • IEEE Computer Society / Software Engineering Institute Watts S. Humphrey Software Quality Award – Two-time recipient for outstanding software quality and process maturity.
      • U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Award (GISLA) – Honored for Secure Software Life Cycle Practices, demonstrating leadership in building resilient and secure systems.
  • Agile-CMMI Fusion: Our unique blend of Agile adaptability and CMMI discipline provides a low-risk alternative to traditional development, ensuring high-quality, timely solutions that meet the rigorous demands of federal technical evaluators.

At STISHA, we understand the critical importance of developing, implementing, and operating complex networks to ensure mission success for government agencies. Our full-spectrum IT services deliver secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure that supports the most demanding environments—powered by Agile methodologies, AI-enabled solutions, and cloud-ready operations designed for security and speed. From the service desk to the data center, we modernize enterprise ecosystems to support the warfighter and the civil servant with equal reliability.

Core Competencies

  • Network Design & Implementation: Building robust, high-performance networks tailored to federal requirements, ensuring connectivity and redundancy across global operations.
  • Cloud & Virtualization Services: Secure migration, optimization, and management of cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) with strict adherence to zero-trust principles.
  • Enterprise Systems Management: End-to-end lifecycle support for complex IT ecosystems, leveraging automation and AI for efficiency and predictive maintenance.
  • SAP & Enterprise ERP Modernization: Specialized expertise in operating and maintaining large-scale SAP environments (including SAP S/4HANA), ensuring transactional integrity, cloud migration, and audit readiness for federal financial and logistics systems.
  • Cybersecurity Integration: Embedding security into every layer of IT operations to protect mission-critical assets, ensuring that IT availability never comes at the cost of security.
  • AI-Enabled Solutions: Harnessing artificial intelligence for predictive analytics, threat detection, and operational optimization, transforming reactive operations into proactive enterprises.

Differentiators

  • Specialized ERP Capability: Unlike generalist IT providers, we demonstrate specialized expertise in large-scale SAP and Enterprise ERP modernization, addressing the specific challenges of federal financial and logistics transformations.
  • Certified Operational Rigor: Combining CMMI-SVC Level 3 maturity with ISO 20000-1:2018 certification, we provide disciplined, full-spectrum IT service delivery that is compliant, auditable, and aligned with the highest federal and commercial standards.
  • Mission-Centered Human–AI Teaming: Transforming traditional IT service delivery through human-aligned AI agents that augment staff, increase operational tempo, and ensure that automation enhances—not replaces—federal mission success.

STISHA’s professional support services are designed to empower government clients with the expertise, tools, and strategies needed to achieve mission success and long-term objectives. Our team delivers comprehensive support across program management, risk assessment, acquisition planning, and emerging technologies. We function as a seamless extension of the government, providing the continuity and institutional knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of federal administration.

Core Competencies:

  • Project Management & Administration: Proven methodologies for planning, execution, and oversight of complex programs utilizing existing and emerging standards to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing strategies to reduce operational and financial risks, ensuring programs remain resilient against external shocks.
  • Acquisition Strategies: Streamlined procurement support to ensure compliance and cost efficiency, aiding government KOs and PMs in developing robust acquisition packages.
  • Budget Monitoring & Analysis: Financial oversight to maintain accountability and optimize resource allocation, ensuring audit readiness and efficient execution of appropriated funds.
  • Cloud Computing Solutions: Strategic advisory services for secure, scalable cloud strategies aligned with federal standards and mission requirements.

Differentiators:

  • Integrated Strategic Approach: We offer an integrated approach combining technical expertise with strategic planning, ensuring that administrative support is informed by deep domain knowledge.
  • Rapid Staffing & Transition Success: Leveraging a deep recruiting bench, we offer rapid staffing capabilities and have demonstrated 100% operational continuity across all transitions, eliminating the risk of downtime during contract turnover.
  • Acquisition Compliance Mastery: Our experienced professionals possess deep knowledge of federal acquisition and compliance frameworks, allowing us to guide programs through the regulatory landscape with speed and precision.

STISHA provides comprehensive Engineering and Technical Services that are fundamental to the development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems. Our expertise ensures systems are reliable, maintainable, integrated, and thoroughly tested, delivering optimal performance throughout their lifecycle. By leveraging these critical services, organizations achieve higher levels of efficiency, safety, and sustainability in their operations, bridging the gap between conceptual design and field-ready capability.

Core Competencies:

  • Reliability & Maintainability (R&M): Designing systems for long-term performance and ease of maintenance, reducing the logistics footprint and total cost of ownership for deployed assets.
  • Systems Engineering & Integration: End-to-end solutions for seamless interoperability across platforms, ensuring that disparate hardware and software components function as a unified whole.
  • System Lifecycle Design Engineering: Comprehensive design support from concept through sustainment, ensuring that security, sustainability, and manufacturability are considered at every stage.
  • Test & Evaluation Services: Rigorous testing to validate functionality, reliability, and compliance, utilizing automated and manual methods to ensure systems meet strict federal specifications before deployment..

Differentiators:

  • Mission-Critical Track Record: We possess a proven track record supporting mission-critical systems for federal agencies, demonstrating our ability to operate in high-stakes engineering environments.
  • Lifecycle Efficiency Focus: Our commitment to lifecycle efficiency, safety, and sustainability distinguishes us from providers who focus solely on initial deployment, offering long-term value to the taxpayer.

Innovative Engineering Integration We differentiate through the integration of engineering rigor with innovative approaches, applying modern systems engineering principles to complex, legacy government environments.

STISHA delivers advanced Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Management solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights for government agencies. Our services enable informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and strategic planning through secure, scalable, and compliant data practices. We empower agency leaders to move from intuition-based management to data-driven command, ensuring that every strategic decision is backed by empirical evidence.

Core Competencies:

  • Data Integration & Warehousing: Consolidating disparate data sources into unified, accessible platforms, breaking down silos to create a “single source of truth” for the enterprise.
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics: Developing dashboards, reports, and predictive models for real-time insights, visualizing complex datasets to facilitate rapid decision-making.
  • Data Governance & Compliance: Ensuring data integrity, security, and adherence to federal standards, establishing the lineage and quality controls necessary for auditable analytics.
  • Big Data Solutions: Leveraging advanced tools for high-volume, high-velocity data environments, enabling the processing of massive datasets for trend analysis and anomaly detection.
  • Cloud-Based Data Management: Secure migration and optimization of data systems in cloud environments, ensuring data accessibility and resilience.

Differentiators:

  • Federal Compliance Expertise: We differentiate through deep expertise in federal data compliance frameworks and cybersecurity integration , ensuring that data accessibility never compromises security classification or privacy (PII/PHI) standards.
  • Mission-Critical Decision Support: Our proven ability to deliver BI solutions that support mission-critical decisions separates us from generic reporting vendors; we focus on the analytics that drive operations.
  • CMMI-Driven Data Quality: Leveraging our Agile and CMMI-driven processes , we apply engineering rigor to data management, ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes that agencies can trust.

STISHA delivers integrated scientific and technical support for public health programs, combining advanced expertise with innovative technologies to safeguard communities, improve health outcomes, and enhance response readiness during pandemics. We operate at the intersection of biological science and data science, providing the modeling, diagnostics, and operational support necessary to anticipate and mitigate public health threats.

Core Competencies

  • Epidemiology & Advanced Diagnostics: Expertise in epidemiology, surveillance, microbiology, biology, and advanced lab diagnostics, supporting the fundamental science of disease detection and characterization.
  • Operational & Pandemic Readiness: Utilization of AI-driven data analytics, computational biology, and bioinformatics for modeling, forecasting, and visualization, enabling predictive capabilities for outbreak response.
  • High-Impact Health & Science Professionals: Deployment of specialized healthcare and scientific staff supporting mission-critical programs that protect and promote public health, ensuring agencies have access to subject matter experts in real-time.

Differentiators

  • Bioinformatics & AI Integration: We differentiate through cutting-edge AI and bioinformatics capabilities, allowing for predictive modeling and rapid response that traditional public health support cannot match.
  • Integrated Science-Tech-Ops: Our proven ability to integrate science, technology, and operations allows us to support complex health initiatives that require both laboratory acumen and logistical precision.
  • Innovation-Driven Health Outcomes: We are committed to advancing public health through innovation and collaboration, leveraging our technical roots to bring modern data architecture to the biological sciences.

STISHA delivers cutting-edge training and education solutions that leverage immersive technologies to enhance operational readiness and workforce performance. Our approach combines advanced systems architecture, adaptive learning, and secure technology integration to meet mission-critical objectives. We transform passive learning into active, scenario-driven experiences that improve retention and decision-making under pressure.

Core Competencies

  • Cinematic & Immersive Learning: We blend instructional systems design (ISD) with high-caliber media production to create scenario-driven immersive training using game-based and AR/VR-enabled experiences.
  • Advanced Systems Architecture: Deployment of adaptive learning modules, and cognitive skill assessments supported by robust systems architecture, ensuring training is scalable and trackable.
  • Secure Learning Analytics: Integration with cloud platforms, secure systems, and AI-enabled learning analytics to enhance operational readiness and provide granular data on workforce proficiency.

Differentiators

  • Secure Immersive Integration: We differentiate through our expertise in blending immersive technologies with secure cloud environments, overcoming the security barriers that often prevent the deployment of advanced training tools in federal networks.
  • Instructional Design Synergy: Our expertise in blending immersive tech with proven instructional design ensures that the “flash” of VR does not overshadow the “substance” of learning objectives; we build for outcomes, not just engagement.
  • AI-Driven Performance Optimization: Our data-driven approach leveraging AI for personalized learning allows for the continuous adaptation of training curricula, optimizing workforce performance in real-time.