the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) of the United States Department of Labor. Jefferson resigned from his position as assistant secretary on July 25, 2011, following accusations that he violated federal procurement rules. An Inspector General's report alleged that two whistleblowers reported that Jefferson directed VETS employees to award contracts to management consultant Stewart Liff at a higher cost than what could have been procured in an open selection process. On September 26, 2019 the inspector general reversed a predecessor's finding stating the accusations could not be substantiated. The government also agreed to pay some of Jefferson's legal fees. Post-government career Jefferson is the President of Jefferson Group, a global leadership consultancy based in Singapore. Department of Veterans Affairs In March 2022, Jefferson was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as under secretary of veterans affairs for benefits. However, his nomination was withdrawn on July 11, 2022 after stalling in committee over Republicans' objections. References Living people Harvard Kennedy School alumni United States Military Academy alumni Harvard Business School alumni United States Department of Labor officials 1966 births People from Guilderland, New York