Doug Burgum

Secretary of the Interior

Department of the Interior

Who Does This Official Serve?

Industry Insider

Prior Industry: Great Plains Software (Tech CEO) / North Dakota Energy Industry

North Dakota Governor with deep ties to the state's oil and gas industry. Interior Department manages public lands, federal drilling leases, and energy extraction.

Appointed

January 20, 2025

1 year, 2 months in office

Confirmation Vote

79-18

Conflict Risk

Medium

(14 pts)

2 conflicts identified

Estimated Net Worth

$100 million - $1 billion

🔄Revolving Door Analysis

Industry Insider

Prior Industry: Great Plains Software (Tech CEO) / North Dakota Energy Industry

North Dakota Governor with deep ties to the state's oil and gas industry. Interior Department manages public lands, federal drilling leases, and energy extraction.

⚠️ Conflicts of Interest (2)

💰 Financial(1)

High

Oil and gas investments, strong fossil fuel industry ties

📜 Policy(1)

High

Will oversee public lands with massive fossil fuel interests

Career Path

🔄 Revolving Door

Direct revolving doorLobbying / Media backgroundCareer public servant

Governor

North Dakota

2016-2024

North Dakota Governor with deep ties to the state's oil and gas industry. Interior Department manages public lands, federal drilling leases, and energy extraction.

CEO

Great Plains Software

1983-2001

Senior Vice President

Microsoft Business Solutions

2001-2007

Now Serving As

Secretary of the Interior

Department of the Interior

2025–Present

Policy Positions

Energy

Expand oil and gas drilling on public lands

Conservation

Balance with energy development

Climate

Pragmatic but pro-fossil fuel

Native American Issues

Mixed record in North Dakota

💰 Agency Budget — FY2026

Source: USASpending.gov

$81.5B

Budget Authority

$9.6B

Obligated

0.6%

of Federal Budget

Department of the Interior0.61% of total

Top Contract Awards (FY2023–2026)

ACACIA CENTER FOR JUSTICE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT'S LEGAL SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN

$917M

GUIDEHOUSE DIGITAL LLC

GRANTS PROGRAM SOLUTIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES

$446M

CDM CONSTRUCTORS INC

POJOAQUE BASIN REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM

$358M

About Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior manages federal lands, protects natural resources, and oversees relations with Native American tribes.

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