Jonathan Smith

I am a driven program manager and former naval aviator with over 21 years of experience leading complex DoD and federal programs. I translate operational aviation and diverse program expertise into enterprise program management, including industrial projects, process improvement, IT, and modeling and simulation portfolios.

I have directed cross-functional teams of civilians and contractors, managed Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycles, and delivered executive-level information management systems ahead of cost and schedule targets. I hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, a Major Program Manager designation (U.S. Navy PMP equivalent), and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

My operational background includes commanding aviation detachments, overseeing squadron operations and readiness, and coordinating complex aviation missions. I developed processes to reintegrate and quality-check habitability standards and optimized resource-limited training to exceed deployment certification standards.

I seek to empower teams through servant leadership, mentorship, and continuous improvement—consistently achieving mission success across dynamic, multinational environments.