Bill Valdez is the Director of the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists within the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

His responsibilities include developing workforce strategies for the Department’s scientific and technical workforce, and creating opportunities for students and educators to participate in the Nation’s research enterprise as a means to improving the competitiveness of U.S. industry and overall scientific literacy.

Previously, Mr. Valdez was the Director of Planning and Analysis at the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.  His responsibilities included corporate strategic planning, R&D evaluation, and Federal S&T policy development.

Mr. Valdez was awarded the Presidential Rank Award (meritorious) in 2007, was elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2006, and is Vice Chair of the Senior Executive Association’s Board of Directors.

Prior to working at DOE, Mr. Valdez worked as a Senior Project Manager in private industry where he provided strategic planning services to Asian and European multinational corporations.

Mr. Valdez received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas and his Master of Arts in International Economics and Energy Policy from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Last Reviewed: 6/30/2008