Jonathan S.
Program Analyst @ U.S. Navy | MBA, Operational Optimization
- Role
- Program Analyst at Strategic Systems Programs
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jonathan S.
I am an experienced teammate with over 20 years of experience in program management, operations, classification, and acquisition strategy across the Department of Defense. I have led and participated in multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including those at Navy Strategic Systems Programs focused on security classification guidance and program protection strategy. These teams are structured for real-time decision-making, aligned to acquisition milestones, and composed of cross-functional experts in engineering, policy, and intelligence. I bring clarity, structure, and accountability to every effort, leveraging data analytics tools like Excel, Python, and Jira to optimize processes and support data-informed decisions. Throughout my career, I’ve been committed to fostering positive team environments while ensuring compliance with critical regulations and advancing outcomes that matter at every level of mission execution.
Experience
Program Analyst
Dec 2024 — Present
As classification program lead for SSP’s acquisition portfolio, I lead the integration of classified elements into acquisition strategies, contract actions, and engineering baselines. My work bridges security policy, program execution, and technical integration while ensuring compliance and enabling mission outcomes. I actively participate in and lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) that align program protection, classification governance, and stakeholder coordination across key phases of the acquisition lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:• Led classification baselining activities across SSP programs to support program initiation and Milestone decision events• Conducted risk-informed planning to align SCG development with acquisition timelines• Supported acquisition documentation and COR-level contract oversight for classified components• Ensured compliance with DoDI PPBE guidance, and OMB Circular A-11• Developed and delivered SCG briefings, classification guidance, and stakeholder training across the enterprise• Integrated classification and security strategy into engineering reviews and contract deliverables• Enabled enterprise-wide alignment by driving stakeholder engagement across security, policy, and acquisition teamsFrameworks & Tools:DoD Series | JCIDS | PPBE | DAWIA Program Planning | Risk Analysis | EVM Concepts | Lean Six Sigma | SSP Internal Directives | IPT Governance & Execution
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts - BA
2020 — 2022
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Hillsborough College
Associate’s Degree, Art/Art Studies, General
2014 — 2019
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