Matthew Johnson

Contracts, Finance, Operations, and Business Development Professional

Role
Deputy Director, Grants, Contracts and Compliance at Atlantic Council
Location
Hyattsville, MD, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Matthew Johnson

Seasoned finance, operations, and project management professional with 16+ years of experience leading international consultancy firms with implementing complex, results-driven activities around the world. Wide range of professional experience and expertise working under the USG, foreign governments, nonprofits, private sector, foundations, and academia. Expert budgeter and financial analyst, with trained eye for contracts and compliance. Detail oriented manager, trainer, and presenter and dependable teammate and collaborator.My professional interest lies in project and finance strategy, planning, and management; monitoring & evaluation; research; analysis; and writing. My experience and expertise traversing several sectors and subject matter themes uniqueIy position me as a convener, coordinator, creative (but practical) thinker, and cross pollinator. Moving forward, I hope to improve organizational efficiency, functionality, and both project and financial insight to optimize successful operations.

Experience

  1. Deputy Director, Grants, Contracts and Compliance

    Atlantic Council

    Aug 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

  • Georgetown University

    Master’s Degree, School of Foreign Service, Global Human Development Program

    2015 — 2017

  • Bucknell University

    Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy

    2004 — 2008

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Leadership
  • Public Policy
  • Project Design and Management
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook; Documentum Eroom; I
  • Database Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Analytical, Administrative, Organizational Skills
  • Database Admin
  • Program Management
  • Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Policy & Procedure Development and Modification
  • International Relations
  • Policy Analysis
  • Policy
  • International Development

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