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Senior Fellow

Mr. Scott Cameron

Member Since 2026

Biography

A proven government and private sector leader who understands the scientific, economic, institutional, and political dimensions of public policy in the environmental, natural resource, energy and agricultural issue areas. An effective government administrator with a track record of accomplishment in budget, human resources, strategic planning, and performance management. Scott also ran highly successful government-wide EGov initiatives on geospatial coordination and recreation.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary, Water and Science (WS) Department of the Interior (DOI) 2025 Current
Director Chairman Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District 2024 Present
Senior Advisor Cornea Inc. 2021 Present
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior U.S. Department of the Interior 2017 2021
Former Director of Strategic Development Tuknik Government Services 2016 2016
President Reduce Risks from Invasive Species Coalition 2014 2017
Senior Advisor Dawson and Associates 2016 2017
Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning Pathfinder Consultants LLC 2016 2017
Executive Advisor R3 Government Solutions 2015 2017
Former Senior Vice President and Partner R3 Government Solutions 2012 2015
Director Global Public Sector Grant Thornton LLP 2006 2012
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Performance, Accountability and Human Resources U.S. Department of the Interior 2004 2006
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Performance and Management U.S. Department of the Interior 2001 2004
Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs CHEP International 1999 2001
Former Washington D.C. Representative Office of the Governor of California 1996 1999
Deputy Chief Interior Branch U.S. Office of Management and Budget 1989 1995
Legislative Assistant US Senator Chic Hecht 1985 1989

Expertise

Primary Sector

Federal

Primary Functions

Budgeting and Finance Human Capital Performance Measurement Strategic Planning
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