AFCEA New Horizons Diversity Series - Accelerating Change!

AFCEA New Horizons Diversity Series - Accelerating Change! Presents Mr. Jimmy Smith, Director, Office of Small Business Programs Department of the Navy.

Mr. Jimmy D. Smith assumed the responsibilities of the Director for Small Business Program in June of 2019. He serves as the chief advisor to the Secretary on all small business matters. Mr. Smith has been charged with overseeing small business acquisition policy; strengthening government and private sector partnerships; and fostering opportunities to leverage small businesses as a strategic advantage for the benefit of our warfighters.

In March 2017, Mr. Smith served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Expeditionary Programs & Logistics Management. He served as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition on matters related to the Navy’s Expeditionary Force, delivering upon urgent warfighter needs, and overseeing acquisition logistics policy.