title: William Perry
context: William James Perry (born October 11, 1927) is an American mathematician, engineer, and businessman who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bill Clinton.[1] He also served as Deputy Secretary of Defense (1993–1994)[2] and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (1977–1981).
question: What was William James Perry's job before he was name Secretary of Defense?
answers: Deputy Secretary of Defense