Linda W Jones

Linda W. Jones has over 20 years of work experience in contracts management, compliance, and legal support. Linda W is currently serving as the Director of Government Contracts & Compliance at Woodward, Inc., where they oversee government contract operations. Prior to this role, Linda worked as a Contracts Manager at Esterline, where they managed both government and commercial contracts. Linda W also gained experience as a Compliance Consultant at LDJ Consulting, providing consultative services to various clients. Linda has a strong background in export/import operations and trade regulations, having worked as a Sr. Licensing Advisor at Raytheon Company and as an Export Compliance Officer at Zodiac Aerospace. Linda W began their career as a Sr. Legal Assistant at the Law Firm of Kirkland & Ellis, where they performed various legal support tasks. Throughout their career, Linda has demonstrated expertise in contract administration, negotiating terms and conditions, ensuring compliance, and mentoring contract professionals.

Linda W Jones has a Doctorate of Law - JD from Northwestern California University School of Law, which they obtained between 2019 and 2024. Prior to that, they earned a Masters of Jurisprudence in Corporate Laws and a Certificate in Compliance from Widener University Schools of Law between 2014 and 2016. Linda W also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business & Management from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School from 1998 to 2001, and an Associate of Arts degree in Legal Studies from Cerritos College between 1995 and 1998. In addition, Linda has a Healthcare Compliance Officer Certificate from AAPC which they obtained between 2014 and 2016. Linda W also holds a Paralegal Certificate, although the institution and the year of obtaining are not specified.