Jim Longton is a seasoned program analyst currently employed by the U.S. Coast Guard since November 2021. Prior experience includes serving as a program analyst at Arete Consulting LLC and as a maintenance developer at Insight Technology Solutions, Inc. Additionally, Jim held various roles within the U.S. Coast Guard, including HM&E Maintenance Developer and Naval Engineering SME for the Nations Security Cutter Team, and Chief Warrant Officer specializing in Naval Engineering. Educational qualifications consist of a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Management and History from Excelsior College, along with an AAS in Electronic Engineering Technology and an AS in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology.