Meet Tamara
Experienced. Transparent. Technology-Driven. Community-Minded.
Tamara Stuart is a results-oriented leader with 25 years of experience managing programs, teams, and multimillion-dollar budgets across the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Defense, and the national security community.
With a career rooted in public trust and performance, Tamara has delivered practical solutions that improve government services — and now she’s ready to bring that same commitment to modern, efficient, and fair service to her hometown Fredericksburg, VA.
She holds degrees in Economics and Government from the College of William & Mary, a Master’s Certificate in Technology and Innovation from the University of Virgina, Darden School of Business, and master’s level coursework in financial planning from Boston University - providing her with the knowledge and tools to lead with clarity, compassion, and fiscal responsibility.
The FXBG Commissioner of the Revenue’s office has a strong record of service, and I will continue that tradition while building on it with thoughtful improvements. Residents and businesses can count on fair assessments, accessible services, and a commitment to transparency.
Campaign Priorities
Fair & Accurate Assessments
Continue using clear, up-to-date market data to ensure property and business assessments are equitable and transparent
Expand online access to assessment history, appeal instructions, and easy-to-understand comparisons
Strenghten public trust through consistency and communication with every taxpayer
Modern, Accessible Public Services
Build on progress with a secure, mobile-friendly portal for managing tax records, business licenses, exemptions, and appointments
Expand convenient options like virtual assistance options, text/email notifications, and multilingual materials
Keep technology people focused - making services easier, not harder
Support for Small Businesses & Economic Growth
Simplify licensing and reporting
Provide practical support for startups and small businesses through guides and workshops
Continue to partner with the city to align tax policy with smart, local development
Tax Relief, Equity & Outreach
Continue outreach for working families, veterans, and seniors to ensuring access to tax relief programs for those who qualify
Maintain the welcoming office culture our community has experienced and continue to prioritize education and service
Ensure accessibility for all residents, in-person and online
Building on Success - Serving Taxpayers First, Preparing for the Future
My career has been about delivering results — building systems that work, improving how government serves, and always putting the public first. As Commissioner of the Revenue, I’ll bring that same drive to Fredericksburg: ensuring modern tools, transparent processes, and continuing the office’s commitment to serving everyone with fairness and respect.
Let’s move forward together — with leadership that understands both the details and the bigger picture.
Join the campaign, share your ideas, and let’s continue to build a bright future for Fredericksburg.
Why I’m Running
As a career Federal employee, I’ve proudly served in the national security community. When I decided to take the first round of the Deferred Retirement Program offered to Federal employees in March, I thought about how I could continue to serve. I began substitute teaching in our Fredericksburg City Schools, primarily Walker-Grant Middle School. I absolutely love substitute teaching! Knowing my dedication to public service, as well as my professional accomplishments, some of my friends and former colleagues that live in FXBG asked me to consider running for the position. I am excited for the opportunity, and I hope to continue my public service in support of our community as the Fredericksburg City Commissioner of the Revenue.
Community Involvement
Substitute Teacher in Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Youth Soccer Coach
Youth T-Ball Coach
Former Dahlgren Sharks Swim Team President and Vice President
Various community volunteer activities
Professional Experience
United States Department of the Treasury
Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OIA)
Director of Technology Innovation, Oct 2023 – current
Selected to serve as acting Chief Information Officer (CIO), and long-term acting Deputy CIO, assisting the CIO with leading all Office of Information Technology (OIT) programs, including operations and maintenance , cybersecurity, intelligence data management, and innovation and cloud services. Last year the organization faced unforseen challenges impacting our ability to meet mission demands, creating numerous competing priorities and the need to reassess how finite resources were utilized within the organization. I rapidly prioritized efforts to remedy the issues in unprecedented time and within existing resources, ensuring mission continuity. In addition, I advocated internally to Treasury and externally to Congress, securing a significant increase to FY25 and FY26 budgets to fully fund new cybersecurity requirements, setting the conditions for the organizations continued success.
United States Department of Defense
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)
Director, NSWCDD Innovation Lab (iLab) / NSWCDD Liaison to NavalX Tech Bridges, Feb 2021 – June 2023
Provided accessible state-of-the-art laboratory that enabled the workforce to prototype and test solutions to complex organizational and warfighting challenges. Established an accessible collaborative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) experimentation sandbox enabling cross-organization AI/ML collaboration. Created a MakerSpace with additive and subtractive manufacturing capabilities accessbile to anyone in the workforce.
Facilitated events to energize collaborative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) partnerships through STEM Innovation Challenges, including the first ever High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren (IC@D), enabling high school students from across the region to work side-by-side with NSWCDD scientists and engineers to grow and expand their technical, teamwork, and presentation skills.
United States Department of Defense
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)
Branch Head, Cyber Analysis and Mission Assurance Branch, Nov 2018 – Feb 2021
Leader of a multi-project branch of more than seventy government and contractor personnel delivering engineering solutions to the warfighter; branch efforts spanned three portfolios and more than 25 million dollars in programmatic funding. Branch provided senior leaders across the interagency, including NAVSEA, the Combatant Commands, Department of Homeland Security, Joint Staff, OSD, and services, timely, relevant, and accurate analysis to enable their decisions regarding US critical infrastructures in a cyber or other hazards environment, enabling the US to operate in a denied environment. My leadership and execution of new analytic approaches led to NSWCDD A40 being designated a Mission Assurance Center of Excellence by OSD(P) Defense Continuity and Mission Assurance (DC&MA).
United States Department of Defense
Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Dahlgren, VA
Strategic Deterrence Technical Program Lead, Jan 2013 – Nov 2018
Supervisory Economist, April 2006 – December 2012
Counterterrorism Program Lead, March 2002 - April 2006
Planned, organized, and directed the activities of JWAC’s Strategic Deterrence program, a cross-directorate team consisting of personnel from the J2, J3, J6, J8 and J9; success resulted in a new JWAC capability that reached four-star flag officer attention. Planned and executed multiple interagency, whole-of-government workshops that included senior subject matter experts enabling the development of novel model-based whole-of-government solutions. Demonstrated technical competent across multiple disciplines enabling the development of actionable strategic engagement options utilizing rigorous operations research techniques in support of USSTRATCOM, ODNI, JFCC Space, USINDOPACOM, USEUCOM, the Joint Staff, and OSD.
Established, developed, and maintained effective working relationships with USSTRATCOM, DOD organizations, and external organizations including Department of Treasury, Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Education, and Department of Energy, academia, the Intelligence Community, industry, and Five Eyes partners, uniquely situating the JWAC’s Strategic Deterrence capability as one of the only in the Department of Defense to provide objective, actionable, model-driven, whole-of-government strategic deterrence recommendations.
National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA)
Imagery Analyst, November 2000 – March 2002
Produced timely, accurate economic intelligence analysis enabling US sanctions enforcement
US Department of Energy
Intern, Summer 1999
Performed statistical analysis including regression analysis to provide modeling estimates of carbon emissions and fuel economy degradation factors for light duty vehicles, analytic results published by DOE
AWARDS
Department of Treasury, TFI Top Team Award, OIT JWICS TFIN Team, 2024
NSWCDD Award of Merit for Group Achievement, iLab IRIS-Aegis Off-board Sensor Targeting Team, 2022
NSWCDD Letter of Appreciation, First Annual Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren, 2021
NSWCDD Letter of Appreciation, Sense of Urgency, National Defense Strategy Implementation Effort, 2020
NSWCDD Honorary Award of Merit for Group Achievement, Mission Assurance Cyber Assessment Team, 2019
Team of the Quarter, Shaping and Deterrence Team, JWAC, 2nd Quarter, 2018
Senior Civilian of the Year, USSTRATCOM, Global Operations Directorate, 2016
JWAC Senior Civilian of the Year, 2016
Team of the Quarter, Shaping Operations Support Team, JWAC, 2nd Quarter 2016
Letter of Appreciation and coin from USSTRATCOM J3, MG Heidi Brown, 2015
JWAC Senior Civilian of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 2014
Team Award, USSTRATCOM Special Project Team, JWAC, 1st Quarter, 2014
Honorary Award for Group Achievement, Intelligence Division, JWAC, 2010
Letter of Appreciation for CENTCOM CIP CAT, JWAC, 2009
Letter of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions to EXERCISE SCYLLA, JWAC, 2008
Letter of Appreciation for Exemplary Recruiting Efforts/Outcomes, JWAC, 2007-2008
Joint Meritorious Unit Award, JWAC, 2007
Performance Award, JWAC, 2006
Commanders Award of Excellence, GWOT Task Force, 2005
Flag Letter of Appreciation, JWAC EUCOM Project Team, VADM Tallent, EUCOM J3, April, 2004
Letter of Appreciation, JWAC EUCOM Project Team, Captain John DuGene, Commander JWAC, April, 2004
Analyst of the Year, J5 Plans and Policy Directorate, JWAC, 2003
JWAC Warfighter Support Award, SOCOM Team, 2003
Letter of Appreciation, IMINT Systems Capabilities Scenario, NRO, November, 2001
Occupational Advancement Award, NIMA, September, 2001
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