Deputy Chief of Staff

The Deputy Chief of Staff anchors the upper tier of the West Wing's assistant hierarchy during President Bartlet's early administration. Four years before current events, Josh cites this role as supervisor to Mac McConnell, who oversees another assistant whose predecessor mentors an incoming staffer. This layered structure supports operational continuity amid pivotal decisions like the Cornell Rooker Attorney General nomination, reflecting the position's quiet authority in managing personnel transitions and keeping senior staff focused on strategy.