Jonathan Dickinson

Jonathan Dickinson serves as a key procurement professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he supports the acquisition of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. He manages complex contracts for sensing, signal processing, communications, and weapons technologies that enable precision targeting, electronic warfare, and radar capabilities for surface and expeditionary forces. His portfolio centers on high-technical acquisitions requiring rigorous testing and sustainment, often involving classified or sensitive defense applications. Dickinson plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the Department of the Navy. He maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Integrity Defense Services Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in electronic systems, ordnance manufacturing, and mission-critical support services. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on firms with deep technical capabilities in electro-optics, signal intelligence, and weapons integration, often engaging vendors through competitive sealed bidding or negotiated procurement methods. Relationships with firms like Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc. suggest a growing emphasis on data-driven program management and systems engineering support. Dickinson’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical excellence and mission urgency over socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing capability over vendor classification. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, the nature of his acquisitions still permits small firms to compete on technical merit through open solicitations. His primary NAICS focus is 334511, encompassing search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, with significant activity in custom computer programming (541511) and specialized electrical component manufacturing. He procures advanced radar sensors, electronic warfare suites, signal processors, and precision munitions components, demonstrating deep expertise in defense electronics and weapons system integration.