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Bill Valdez

Bill Valdez is president of the Senior Executives Association. He served at the Energy Department for over 20 years, 15 as a member of the Senior Executive Service, and led six different program and management offices.
Bill Valdez is president of the Senior Executives Association. He served at the Energy Department for over 20 years, 15 as a member of the Senior Executive Service, and led six different program and management offices.
Management

Federal Agencies Can Succeed at Leadership Development Even Amid Tight Budgets

Data on the impact of training programs will help make the case for sustained funding.

Management

A Realistic Path to Modernizing the Civil Service

Ten considerations for updating and improving government operations.

Management

Senate, White House Must Resolve Stalemate That Has Disabled Federal Employee Grievance Board

More than 2,000 work-related appeals have gone unanswered, undermining merit principles and agency performance.