Daniel Mahanty Top-Executive
I lead US energy policy and international engagement across the Middle East and Africa, working with a team of highly talented colleagues to advance American commercial and national security interests across all energy sectors and resources.
In my role, I have the good fortune to draw from a long and multidisciplinary career and a rich network of wonderful people I’ve known as colleagues and friends, while also learning something new and meeting somebody new every day.
Headquarters:
McLean, Virginia, United States
Headline:
Director, African and Middle Eastern Affairs, US Department of Energy. Proud Colorado native.
Followers:
3250
Connections:
2978
Company:
US Department of Energy
Company Website:
http://www.energy.gov
Country:
United States
Languages:
English, French
Skills:
Crisis Management, Teamwork, Contract Management, Geopolitics, Middle East Politics, Management Consulting, Client Relations, Trusted Business Advisor, Program Oversight, Government Advocacy, Project Planning, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Writing, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Oil and Gas, Power Sector, Energy Policy, Decision-Making, Infrastructure, Interpersonal Skills, Team Management, Communication, Attention to Detail, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Capacity Building, Strategy, Leadership, Business English, Fundraising, Budget Management, Business Transformation, Qualitative Research, Active DoD Secret Clearance, Congressional Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Government Relations, Learning Management, Change Management, Business Development, Research Skills, Team Performance, Human Rights Law
Experience:
Title: Director, African and Middle Eastern Affairs, Office of International Affairs
Company: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Start: Sep 2025
End: Present
Title: Division Chief, Research, Learning, Emerging Technology
Company: United States Department of Defense
Location: United States
Start: Feb 2024
End: Sep 2025
Title: Program Director
Company: Center for Civilians in Conflict
Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area
Start: Jan 2017
End: Feb 2024
Title: Adjunct Associate Professor
Company: Georgetown University
Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area
Start: Jan 2014
End: Jan 2019
Title: Manager, Business Model Transformation, Strategy and Operations
Company: Deloitte
Location: Kansas City, Missouri Area
Start: Sep 2015
End: Jan 2017
Title: Director, Office of Security and Human Rights, DRL
Company: U.S. Department of State
Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area
Start: Jan 2014
End: Sep 2015
Title: Deputy Director/Acting Director, Office of Near Eastern Affairs, DRL
Company: U.S. Department of State
Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area
Start: Jun 2012
End: Jan 2014
Title: Program Manager, Middle East and North Africa, INL
Company: U.S. Department of State
Location:
Start: Feb 2011
End: Jun 2012
Title: Senior Policy Advisor, Assistant Secretary for Critical Infrastructure
Company: U.S. Department of State
Location:
Start: May 2010
End: Feb 2011
Title: Regional Advisor (Arabian Peninsula), Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism
Company: U.S. Department of State
Location:
Start: May 2008
End: May 2010
Title: Special Agent, Diplomatic Security Service
Company: U.S. Department of State
Location:
Start: Jun 1999
End: May 2008
Education:
School: Georgetown University
Degree: MA
Field: Security Studies
Period: 2009 - 2010
School: George Mason University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field: Economics
Period: 1995 - 1999
School: The University of Texas Permian Basin
Degree: Non-degree seeking
Field: Energy Business
Period: Jun 2026 - Jun 2027
Publications:
Even a Short War Over Taiwan or the Baltics Would Be Devastating (Foreign Policy · Jul 29, 2021)
U.S. Support to Security Sector Reform in Fragile States (CSIS · Aug 20, 2020)
Reducing Civilian Casualties in Partnered Operations (Defense One · May 9, 2018)
Civilians and “By, With, and Through” Key Issues and Questions Related to Civilian Harm and Security Partnership (Center for Strategic and International Studies · Apr 25, 2018)
If We’re Going to Export More US Arms, Let’s Do It Smarter (Defense One · Feb 1, 2018)
With Great Power: Modifying US Arms Sales to Reduce Civilian Harm (Center for Civilians in Conflict · Jan 10, 2018)
Awards:
2016 Social & Community Investment Award | Issued by Consulting Magazine | Oct 2016