Ryan Peay is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Resource Sustainability in the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. He sets the strategic direction for the Office of Resource Sustainability and administers the programs, including fossil energy research and development, engagement, analysis, budget, and natural gas regulation. Previously, Ryan was the Director of Planning and Administration for the Office of Oil and Natural Gas and was responsible for strategic planning as well as coordinating and integrating daily activities across the Office.

Prior to joining DOE, Ryan was a manager at a major consulting firm, focused on strategic planning, financial programming, and budgeting activities. From 2002 to 2007, Ryan served on active duty in the U.S. Army as a Field Artillery Officer in the 101st Airborne Division.

Ryan holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science.