Jon Mathis
About Jon Mathis
Jon Mathis serves as the Deputy Director and Senior Strategist at the NIH Office of Management, specializing in strategic planning and business transformation. He has a background in public administration and political science, with extensive experience in government innovation and training programs.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Jon Mathis serves as the Deputy Director and Senior Strategist in the Office of Strategic Planning and Business Transformation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 2010, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving administrative processes and promoting innovation within the organization. His role involves researching methods to evaluate administrative pilot innovations and translating these findings into practical applications. Mathis also co-leads the Federal Innovation Community of Practice, which focuses on sharing innovative best practices across government agencies.
Education and Expertise
Jon Mathis earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, where he studied from 1979 to 1981. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at Rutgers University from 1975 to 1979. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in strategic planning and business transformation within government settings.
Background
Before joining NIH, Jon Mathis worked at the Institute for Policy Studies as an Instructor in Non-Profit Budgeting from 1996 to 2011. This 15-year tenure equipped him with extensive knowledge and experience in budgeting and financial management within the non-profit sector, which he later applied to his roles in government.
Achievements in Government Innovation
Jon Mathis has developed tailored training programs for government employees that focus on innovation, strategic planning, change management, and project management. He played a key role in revising the government-wide Innovation Community of Practice website on the Office of Management and Budget’s MAX system. Additionally, he oversaw the design and implementation of a website for the Department of Energy aimed at collecting and communicating innovative solutions, with potential for broader government application.
Contributions to Training and Communication
Mathis created a communications toolkit for Executive Officers at NIH to facilitate the effective dissemination of the new strategic plan. He also developed a 'how-to' model to enhance the government's capacity for creative problem-solving. Furthermore, he provided voiceovers for training videos related to project management and change management, contributing to the professional development of government employees.