Dave Malcher

Analyst, age 31

Tech Industry Links: SpaceX

Exited govt: 3/XX/26 (self-reported)

Previously a financial analyst at SpaceX, he apparently has been detailed from GSA to the VA in recent months. In March 2026, he left DOGE and joined Valor Equity Partners as a Vice President, making him another ex-DOGE staffer rewarded with a role at that company.

Positions

GSA

c.4/24/25-3/XX/26

Left govt 3/XX/26 (self-reported)

‘Who Is DOGE?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question Wired Magazine, 4/24/25

c.4/25/25-3/XX/26 detailed from GSA Senior Advisor

3/XX/26

Source:	Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew Pro Publica Projects,
Source:	LinkedIn profile for Dave Malcher LinkedIn,

Events

c.4/24/25

Dave Malcher starts at GSA.

Appointed:	Dave Malcher c.4/24/25-3/XX/26
Source:	‘Who Is DOGE?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question Wired Magazine, 4/24/25

c.4/25/25

Dave Malcher detailed from GSA to VA

GSA Detailed To: VA Dave Malcher c.4/25/25-3/XX/26
Position Title:	Senior Advisor
Source:	Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew Pro Publica Projects,
Source:	LinkedIn profile for Dave Malcher LinkedIn,

7/21/25

Multiple DOGE staff are listed in the invite for a new meeting for political appointees at the agency which will be held once every two weeks.

Question:	Fuzz: Jeremy Lewin is a Deputy Undersecretary at State, but still a GSA employee?
Person:	Alexander Simonpour, Dave Malcher, Ethan Shaotran, Frank Schuler, Jeremy Lewin, Justin Fox, Luke Farritor, Marshall Wood, Nate Cavanaugh
Source:	State Department deputy Michael Rigas tapped as acting GSA head NextGov, 7/21/25
Agency:	GSA

3/XX/26

Dave Malcher leaves role at GSA (exits govt. service)

Appointed:	Dave Malcher c.4/24/25-3/XX/26
Source:	‘Who Is DOGE?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question Wired Magazine, 4/24/25

Dave Malcher ends detailed position as Senior Advisor at VA (exits govt. service)

GSA Detailed To: VA Dave Malcher c.4/25/25-3/XX/26
Position Title:	Senior Advisor
Source:	Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew Pro Publica Projects,
Source:	LinkedIn profile for Dave Malcher LinkedIn,