Senior Leadership Group
Functional Series 400 – Human Resources
New Edition Date: 05/09/2023
Responsible Office: HCTM/SLG
File Name: 424_050923
Overview
This chapter provides the policy directives and required procedures governing the selection and assignment of Agency personnel to Foreign Service (FS) positions in the Senior Leadership Group (SLG). The SLG comprises the Senior Management Group (SMG) and the Senior Technical Group (STG). Overseas and in the United States, SMG positions carry executive-level responsibilities, while STG positions focus on high-level technical responsibilities.