Undersecretary (noun)

A senior administrative official who is below a secretary or minister in rank.

Origin:

Late 19th century; under- + secretary.

Examples:

1. The undersecretary was in charge of the department.
2. The undersecretary of state was in the meeting.
3. The undersecretary was responsible for implementing government policy.
4. The undersecretary was asked to resign after the scandal.
5. The undersecretary was appointed to the position by the president.