James Jackson
About James Jackson
James Jackson is a Senior System Engineer at Amentum, with a background in the U.S. Navy and extensive experience in engineering support and project management. He holds a BA in Organizational Management and a Master's degree in Project Management, and is currently pursuing a Master's in Systems Engineering.
Work at Amentum
James Jackson has been employed at Amentum as a Senior System Engineer since 2012. In this role, he provides system engineering and program management support to Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). His responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes and ensuring the successful execution of various programs within the organization.
Education and Expertise
James Jackson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Ashford University, which he completed between 2009 and 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Project Management from the same institution from 2012 to 2013. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Systems Engineering at University Maryland University College, enhancing his expertise in engineering and systems management.
Background
James Jackson honorably retired from the U.S. Navy, where he received extensive training in leadership, program and project management, maintenance production, process improvement, engineering support, and logistics. His military experience includes serving as a Field Engineer in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, where he led a team of field engineers in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before joining Amentum, James Jackson worked as a Field Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 2011 to 2012. In this position, he contributed to various engineering projects and gained valuable experience in the field, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in system engineering and program management.