Under Secretary of State for Management
| United States Under Secretary of State for Management | |
|---|---|
Seal of the United States Department of State | |
since April 5, 2025 | |
| United States Department of State | |
| Reports to | The secretary of state |
| Seat | Washington, D.C. |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Donold Lourie |
| Formation | February 7, 1953 |
| Salary | Executive Schedule, Level 3 |
| Website | state |
The under secretary of state for management (M) is a position within the United States Department of State that serves as principal adviser to the secretary of state and deputy secretary of state on matters relating to the allocation and use of Department of State budget, physical property, and personnel, including planning, the day-to-day administration of the Department, and proposals for institutional reform and modernization.
The under secretary is appointed by the president of the United States with the consent of the United States Senate to serve at the request of the president.
In 2021, President Joe Biden nominated John R. Bass, a career foreign service officer and former ambassador, to the position.