President Trump has nominated Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).

The White House said Tuesday, May 20, 2026 that the Trump administration sent Hurst’s nomination to the Senate.

Hurst has been performing the duties of Undersecretary of War (Comptroller) and chief financial officer since August 2025.

Before this position, he performed the duties of Assistant Secretary of War for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, as well as the duties of DOW Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness.

He previously worked as a defense adviser and legislative director within the Office of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and held several Army assignments associated with congressional affairs and military operations.