EEM Master of Science graduate Tom Mooney recently was appointed to the newly created Science, Technology and Innovation Board. The Board merges the Defense Science Board, which addresses complex scientific and technical issues, with the Defense Innovation Board, which was charged with streamlining and enhancing Department of War processes and best practices. The new board is charged with assessing the strategic value of emerging science and technology developments to meet critical national security challenges and ensure that new technology innovations are rapidly and efficiently applied to the Nation’s defense.
Science and Technology Innovation Board
After graduating from GW about 20 years ago, Tom began his federal career as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and 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.
Tom later served as a Project Leader at the Logistics Management Institute where he provided 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.
Later, Tom served as the Chief of Staff to the Department of Defense Chief Management Officer. In that role, he integrated strategic initiatives from the Defense Business, Science, and Defense Innovation Boards.
Tom later served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management where he 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, Tom’s full-time job is with the Parsons Corporation where he supports engineering solutions for the Department of Energy, NASA, and scientific research customers, and next-generation nuclear solutions. His 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.