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Scott Cameron

MEMBER SINCE: 2012

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A proven government and private sector leader who understands the scientific, economic, institutional, and political dimensions of public policy in the environmental, natural resource, energy and agricultural issue areas. An effective government administrator with a track record of accomplishment in budget, human resources, strategic planning, and performance management. Scott also ran highly successful government-wide EGov initiatives on geospatial coordination and recreation.

History of Employment

Position
Division
Organization
Start
End
Director
Chairman
Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District
2024
Present
Senior Advisor
Cornea Inc.
2021
Present
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of the Assistant Secretary, Water and Science (WS)
Department of the Interior (DOI)
2025
Current
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Interior
2017
2021
President
Reduce Risks from Invasive Species Coalition
2014
2017
Senior Advisor
Dawson and Associates
2016
2017
Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning
Pathfinder Consultants LLC
2016
2017
Executive Advisor
R3 Government Solutions
2015
2017
Former Director of Strategic Development
Tuknik Government Services
2016
2016
Former Senior Vice President and Partner
R3 Government Solutions
2012
2015
Director
Global Public Sector
Grant Thornton LLP
2006
2012
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Performance, Accountability and Human Resources
U.S. Department of the Interior
2004
2006
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Performance and Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
2001
2004
Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs
CHEP International
1999
2001
Former Washington D.C. Representative
Office of the Governor of California
1996
1999
Deputy Chief
Interior Branch
U.S. Office of Management and Budget
1989
1995
Legislative Assistant
US Senator Chic Hecht
1985
1989
Primary Policy Areas

Budget and Finance, Energy, Environment/Natural Resources

Primary Sector of Expertise

Federal

Primary Functions

Budgeting and Finance, Human Capital, Performance Measurement, Strategic Planning

Academy Studies

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DOJ Law Enforcement Classification Study

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NPS Park Cultural Resource Program Comprehensive Assessment Update

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US Census Bureau 2015

Achieving and Sustaining Transformation at the U.S. Census Bureau

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Management Matters Podcast

Grand Challenge: Steward Natural Resources and Address Climate Change

Climate Change, Natural Resources, and the Department of Interior with Scott Cameron

Season: 1 Episode:48 | April 05, 2021

Show Notes:

On this episode, we welcome Scott Cameron, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget at the Department of Interior and Academy Fellow, to discuss the complex mission of the Department of the Interior and its role in stewarding natural resources and addressing climate change.


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