Overview
The subdivision within the Office of the Secretary of Defense supervised by the Under Secretary is known as the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. The Office is the principal staff element for the Department of Defense for acquisitions, research and development, advanced technology, and logistics. As the Department's chief administrative officer, the Under Secretary oversees installation management, military construction, occupational health management, utilities and energy management; business management modernization, document services, and nuclear, chemical, and biological defense programs.
Despite holding the rank of Under Secretary, USD(AT&L) is a Level II position within the Executive Schedule. All other Under Secretaries within the Department are Level III positions. Since January 2010, the annual rate of pay for Level II is $179,700.
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