Jim Ferrara
About Jim Ferrara
Jim Ferrara is a Senior Business Manager at Amentum, where he has worked since 2008. He has held various leadership roles in project development and operations across multiple companies, including Lockheed Martin and ASIG, and has a strong background in military engineering and strategic leadership.
Current Role at Amentum
Jim Ferrara serves as a Senior Business Manager at Amentum, a position he has held since 2008. His tenure at Amentum spans over 16 years, during which he has contributed to various business initiatives and operational strategies. His role involves overseeing projects and managing business operations to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at L.R. Kimball
Prior to his current role, Jim Ferrara worked at L.R. Kimball, a CDI Company, as a Senior Project Development Manager. His time there lasted four months in 2007, during which he focused on developing and presenting a comprehensive business case for transferring the Willow Grove Naval Air Station from the Department of Defense to the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania.
Career Background at Lockheed Martin
Jim Ferrara's career includes significant experience at Lockheed Martin, where he worked for 11 years from 1988 to 1999. He held roles as Program Manager and in Business Development, contributing to various projects. Notably, he started the advanced Marine Traffic Management business at Saudi ARAMCO and organized a $680 million infrastructure improvement program for a major Department of Defense client.
Education and Military Service
Jim Ferrara studied at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He furthered his education at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, achieving a diploma in Military and Strategic Leadership. His military service includes roles as Project Engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers in Pennsylvania and as a Combat Heavy Company Commander in the Republic of Korea.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Jim Ferrara has been involved in various business development initiatives. He formed an international Joint Venture to modernize Iraq's electrical infrastructure, managing the rebuilding of power generation and distribution. Additionally, he started a profitable nationwide fuel purchasing business unit for a new charter jet company and implemented software compliance at major organizations such as Citigroup and Ernst & Young.