Thomas Mooney
Thomas Mooney is a seasoned Project Management Professional with extensive experience in operationalizing research and delivering complex federal projects and portfolios that advance science and technology missions critical to national security. He holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management (Environmental & Energy Management) and has a distinguished career in federal leadership roles, process improvement, and technical innovation across defense, energy, and environmental domains.
Mr. Mooney began his federal career as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations & Environment, where he led strategic initiatives for the Army’s energy and environmental missions. His contributions included developing the Department’s first domestic and operational energy strategies and pioneering technical solutions for explosive and radiological contamination during Base Realignment and Closure 2005.
He later served as a Project Lead for Logistics Management Institute, providing strategy, performance management, and organizational decision support to senior leaders across multiple federal agencies. His work included developing international environmental and energy strategies and conducting technical analyses for multi-party, multinational agreements for overseas operations.
Mr. Mooney’s first Senior Executive Service appointment was as Chief of Staff to the Department of Defense Chief Management Officer. In this role, he spearheaded efficiency initiatives that generated $6 billion in verified cost savings, instituted the Department’s first Mid-Year Project Performance Review for research and technology projects, and integrated strategic initiatives from the Defense Business, Science, and Defense Innovation Boards.
In a subsequent executive role as Chief Operations Officer for the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management, Mr. Mooney oversaw operations, science and technology development, and innovative approaches to managing nuclear waste, materials, and contaminated facilities from the Manhattan Project legacy throughout 16 field sites and national laboratory programs.
Currently, for Parsons Corporation, Mr. Mooney supports engineering solutions for the Department of Energy, NASA, and scientific research customers, and next-generation nuclear solutions. He has delivered guest lectures at institutions such as the National Defense University, The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, sharing expertise on technical project management and integrated risk approaches for energy and defense projects.
Mr. Mooney’s contributions have been recognized with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service, the Army Superior Service Award, and the Department of Energy Certificate for Special Act or Service. His leadership and technical expertise make him a valuable member of the Science, Technology and Innovation Board, where he is dedicated to solving tough, technical national security challenges and advancing science and technology solutions to support Department of War missions and operations.