Jim Moreland Jr, Ph.D.
About Jim Moreland Jr, Ph.D.
Jim Moreland Jr, Ph.D., serves as an Adjunct Professor and Doctoral Research Advisor at multiple universities, including Virginia Tech and Old Dominion University. He has extensive experience in defense and technology, having held senior roles at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Raytheon Technologies.
Work at The George Washington University
Jim Moreland Jr., Ph.D., has served as an Adjunct Professor and Doctoral Research Advisor at The George Washington University since 2013. In this role, he contributes to the academic growth and research development of doctoral candidates, providing guidance and mentorship in their studies.
Current Position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Since 2016, Jim Moreland Jr. has held the position of Surface Ship Combat Systems Design & Integration Course Lead Instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has been instrumental in educating future defense engineers, focusing on the integration of combat systems within surface ships.
Professional Experience at Raytheon Technologies
Jim Moreland Jr. has been serving as Vice President of Mission Integration at Raytheon Technologies since 2020. In this capacity, he focuses on the integration of mission systems for defense applications, leveraging his extensive background in engineering and defense strategy.
Education and Expertise
Jim Moreland Jr. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Systems Engineering from The George Washington University, achieved in 2013. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1997 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1988. His educational background is complemented by various certifications and studies in leadership and program management.
Previous Roles in Defense and Government
Jim Moreland Jr. has held several significant positions within the defense sector. He served as Executive Director of Mission Engineering and Integration at the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Executive Science Advisor at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in 2020 and as a Technical Area Expert at Marine Corps Systems Command from 2010 to 2014.