John Dettbarn
About John Dettbarn
John Dettbarn serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and is the Vice President of Strategy and Development at J.G. Management Systems, Inc. He has extensive experience in civil engineering and national security, holding multiple degrees and contributing to various professional organizations.
Work at The George Washington University
John Dettbarn has served as a Professorial Lecturer in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at The George Washington University since 1999. His role involves teaching and mentoring students in the fields of engineering management and systems engineering. With over 25 years of experience in this position, he contributes to the academic community by providing insights from his extensive professional background.
Education and Expertise
John Dettbarn holds a Doctor of Science in Engineering Management from The George Washington University. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering management and national security.
Background in National Security and Program Management
John Dettbarn has a significant background in national security and program management. He worked at LMI as Program Vice President for National Security from 1998 to 2018, where he managed a $30 million portfolio of 35 projects and oversaw 120 fully cleared staff. His efforts helped establish LMI as a full-service national intelligence operations and consulting firm, demonstrating his leadership in the field.
Current Role at J.G. Management Systems, Inc.
Since 2018, John Dettbarn has held the position of Vice President of Strategy + Development at J.G. Management Systems, Inc. (JGMS) in the Fairfax, VA area. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives and development efforts that align with the company's goals and objectives, leveraging his extensive experience in engineering and management.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
John Dettbarn is an expert peer reviewer for the American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Construction Engineering and Management and the Journal of Management in Engineering. He has been an appointed member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Standards Consensus Body since 2004, contributing to the development of industry standards and best practices in project management.