Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

The under secretary of transportation for policy is a position within the United States Department of Transportation. The under secretary serves as an advisor to the secretary and [United States Deputy Secretary of Transportation|deputy United States Secretary of Transportation|secretary of transportation] on matters of transportation policy.
From July 2019 to January 2021, Joel Szabat served as acting under secretary, succeeding Derek Kan. He left office on January 20, 2021.
Carlos Monje served as under secretary from July 2021 to April 2024, having been confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 24, 2021 by voice vote. He was sworn into office by Secretary Pete Buttigieg on July 7, 2021.