Obama’s Secretary of State designate Hillary Rodham Clinton will have two deputies, according to an announcement, December 24n 2008,   from the transition office:

One, former Clinton administration official James B. Steinberg, will focus on policy, while the other, former Office of Management and Budget director Jacob Lew, will focus on budget and resources.

This is the first tine that there will be a second Deputy Secretary of State. It is specifically interesting that he will deal with Budgets and Resources. Resources comes here as in Personnel. The understanding seems to be that this is a sign that there will be enhanced reliance on diplomacy.

The Washington Post Says: “Lew’s appointment to what is essentially a new position at State — usually there is only one deputy — is a possible sign of Clinton’s interest in expanding resources for the department. While many past secretaries have voiced interest in growing the size and influence of the department, some of Clinton’s informal advisers say she is deeply interested in revitalizing the role of diplomacy in national security policy — and needs more resources to do so.”

Also, let us remember here that The UN Ambassador to the UN will again have a White House status.

All of the above require Senate Approval