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David Norquist
NameDavid Norquist
Office34th United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
PresidentDonald Trump
Term startJuly 31, 2019
Term endJanuary 20, 2021
PredecessorPatrick M. Shanahan
SuccessorKathleen Hicks
Office1Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Defense
President1Donald Trump
Term start1June 2017
Term end1July 2019
Predecessor1John P. Roth (acting)
Successor1Elaine McCusker (acting)
Birth date14 January 1966
Birth placeUnited States
Alma materUniversity of Michigan (BA), Georgetown University (MPP)
PartyRepublican
SpouseHolly Norquist

David Norquist is an American government official and accountant who served as the 34th United States Deputy Secretary of Defense from 2019 to 2021. He previously held the position of Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Defense under President Donald Trump. A certified public accountant, Norquist's career has been defined by a focus on financial management, audit readiness, and defense budgeting within the United States federal government.

Early life and education

David Norquist was born on January 14, 1966. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan and later a Master of Public Policy from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. His academic foundation in policy and political science preceded his professional focus on government finance and management. Norquist is also a certified public accountant, a credential that would underpin much of his subsequent career in federal financial oversight.

Career

Norquist began his career in public service as a staff member on the United States House Committee on Appropriations, where he worked on defense and intelligence budgets. He later served as a senior professional staff member on the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, gaining expertise in the funding of national security programs. Prior to his Senate role, Norquist was a senior manager at the accounting and consulting firm KPMG, advising clients in the public sector. His early career established a deep familiarity with the Congressional appropriations process and the financial complexities of the intelligence community and Department of Defense.

Deputy Secretary of Defense

Appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate, Norquist served as the 34th United States Deputy Secretary of Defense from July 2019 to January 2021. As deputy to Secretaries Mark Esper and later Christopher C. Miller, he was the department's chief operating officer, overseeing its day-to-day functions. During his tenure, he managed the implementation of the National Defense Strategy, focused on competition with China and Russia. He also played a key role in the department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the deployment of the National Guard and the Defense Production Act to support medical supply chains.

Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Defense

From June 2017 to July 2019, Norquist served as the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer, the Pentagon's top financial official. In this role, he was the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense on budgetary and financial matters, managing the department's budget exceeding $700 billion. A central achievement was his leadership of the first-ever full financial audit of the Department of Defense, a massive undertaking covering thousands of assets worldwide. He advocated for improved financial transparency and systems to meet the audit requirement mandated by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 and the National Defense Authorization Act.

Later roles and activities

Following his government service, Norquist joined the private sector and various advisory boards. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), a leading defense industry association, in October 2021. In this capacity, he engages with leaders from the Pentagon, Congress, and the defense industrial base on issues of national security policy and acquisition. He also serves on the board of advisors for several organizations focused on defense and technology and is a frequent commentator on defense budgeting and management issues.

Personal life

David Norquist is married to Holly Norquist, and the couple has three children. He maintains a low public profile regarding his personal affairs, with his public life primarily documented through his professional roles in Washington, D.C. His interests and activities outside of his defense and financial management career are not widely publicized.

Category:1966 births Category:Living people Category:United States Deputy Secretaries of Defense Category:United States Department of Defense officials Category:University of Michigan alumni Category:Georgetown University alumni Category:American certified public accountants