Scott Jackson
About Scott Jackson
Scott Jackson serves as the Associate Director for Management, Evaluation, and Communications at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2005. He also holds a fellowship with the White House Leadership Development Program and has a strong academic background in public administration and legislative affairs.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Scott Jackson has served as the Associate Director for Management, Evaluation, and Communications at the National Institutes of Health since 2005. In this role, he manages activities related to the Cross Agency Priority (CAP) Goal 6, which emphasizes the transition from low-value to high-value work. He also leads the quadrennial process for all federal agencies to develop a new four-year Strategic Plan that aligns with the Administration's upcoming term.
Current Role in White House Leadership Development Program
Since 2020, Scott Jackson has participated as a Fellow in the White House Leadership Development Program. This program aims to cultivate leadership skills among federal employees and enhance their capacity to contribute to government operations. His involvement reflects a commitment to professional development within the federal sector.
Education and Expertise
Scott Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Georgia between 2003 and 2005. Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Legislative Affairs from Georgetown University, studying from 2005 to 2007. This educational background supports his expertise in management and evaluation within governmental contexts.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Scott Jackson worked as a Researcher at the University of Georgia from 2003 to 2005. He also held the position of Partners in Technology Program Manager at Hands on Atlanta from 2000 to 2003. In 2004, he briefly served as a Contractor: Project Logistics Manager at Hands on Atlanta for three months. These roles contributed to his understanding of program management and research methodologies.