Jacob Helberg

At a glance

Jacob Helberg’s official hearing biography describes technology-policy work at Google, Palantir and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission before State Department service. He also founded the Hill & Valley Forum connecting technology executives and lawmakers.

Summary sources: [1]

Career and documented accomplishments

• The State biography filed with the House records service as senior adviser to Palantir’s chief executive, Google’s global lead for Search policy, and a U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission commissioner from 2022 to 2024. [1]
• He earned a master’s degree in cybersecurity risk and strategy from New York University and authored The Wires of War. The biography also records advisory work with Stanford’s Program on Geopolitics and Technology. [1]

Role and nomination context

• The February 2026 hearing concerned commercial diplomacy and identifies Helberg as Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs. His Senate nomination uses the formal portfolio name Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment. [2] [3]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Jacob Helberg — State Department witness biography (PDF)

   U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Advancing national security through commercial diplomacy

   U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

3. June 10, 2025 nominations hearing

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.