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David Walker

MEMBER SINCE: 1999

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Over 40 years of executive leadership experience in the private, government and the non-profit sectors. Recognized expert in strategic planning, government transformation/ performance/accountability, fiscal policy, human capital, and citizen education/engagement.

History of Employment

Position
Division
Organization
Start
End
Senior Strategic Advisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
2015
2017
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Comeback America Initiative
2010
2013
President and Chief Executive Officer
Peter G. Peterson Foundation
2008
2010
Comptroller General of the United States
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
1998
2008
Partner and Global Managing Director
Arthur Andersen, LLP
1989
1998
Public Trustee
U.S. Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds
1990
1995
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Pensions and Welfare Benefits Programs
U.S. Department of Labor
1987
1989
Acting Executive Director
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
1983
1985
Primary Policy Areas

Budget and Finance, Civic Engagement, Defense, Economy, Education, Ethics, Government Operations/Innovation, Intergovernmental System/Federalism, Intergovernmental Affairs and Coordination, National Security, Nonprofit/Philanthropy, Pensions, Taxes

Primary Sector of Expertise

Federal

Primary Functions

Academic Faculty, Budgeting and Finance, Change Management, Human Capital, Intergovernmental, Nonprofit / NGO leadership, Organizational Structure/Design/Development, Performance Measurement, Program Evaluation, Risk Management, State Government, Strategic Planning

Academy Studies

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United States Office of Personnel Management Independent Assessment
Sandia National Laboratories 0
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Phase II
Ses
Building a 21st Century Senior Executive Service
USP Sreview FINAL
Reforming the U.S. Postal Service: An Independent Review of a Thought-Leader Proposal to Reform the U.S. Postal Service
09 09
Governance Challenges and the Financial Crisis: Seven Key Questions
07 10
A Model and Process for the Certified Assessment of Human Resources Systems: A Pathway to Assurance
02 17 Strengthening Senior Leadership in the US Gov
Strengthening Senior Leadership in the U.S. Government