James Etherton, PhD
About James Etherton, PhD
James Etherton, PhD, serves as a Knowledge Manager and Deputy Program Manager at Amentum, with extensive experience in information assurance and knowledge management within military operations. He has held various positions across multiple organizations, including the U.S. Coast Guard and Raytheon, and has a strong academic background in information systems security and organizational management.
Current Role at Amentum
James Etherton serves as a Knowledge Manager and Deputy Program Manager at Amentum since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing knowledge management tools and methodologies. His work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and facilitating real-time decision-making processes for military and civilian leadership.
Professional Experience
James Etherton has extensive experience in various roles within the defense and information assurance sectors. He worked at CSC as a Site Lead for seven months in Pearl Harbor, HI, and at Raytheon as a Certification and Accreditation Engineer for four months in Ford Island, HI. His tenure at Quantum Research International as an Information Assurance Analyst lasted three years in Fort Shafter, HI. Additionally, he served as a Senior Principal Investigator at Sparta Inc for eight years, contributing to projects within USPACOM.
Education and Expertise
James Etherton holds an MBA in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, completed in 2001. He also earned a PhD in Organizational Management/IT Management from Capella University in 2012. He holds a CISSP certification, which signifies a high level of expertise in information security, further enhancing his qualifications in the field.
Teaching Experience
Since 2013, James Etherton has been serving as an Adjunct Professor at Wayland Baptist University in Mililani, Hawaii. In this capacity, he shares his knowledge and expertise in information assurance and organizational management with students, contributing to their academic and professional development.
Contributions to USPACOM
James Etherton provides subject matter expertise to the USPACOM Joint Operations Center. His focus is on the development of knowledge management tools that support effective decision-making processes for both military and civilian leadership. His contributions are vital to enhancing operational capabilities within the command.