Bureau of Information Resources Management

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Bureau of Information Resources Management Type: Government Parent organization: Department of State Top organization: Department of State Employees: 76,000 (serviced) Executive: Dr. Kelly Fletcher, Chief Information Officer Budget: $2.55 billion (global IT portfolio) Address: HST Building, 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20037 Website: https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-management/bureau-of-diplomatic-technology/ Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Bureau of Information Resources Management

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Mission To empower the Department of State to achieve its foreign policy mission through the provision of modern, secure, and resilient information technology and services. IRM's goal is to drive necessary and effective operations and collaboration across the Department, its partners, and foreign audiences.

Services IT Strategy; Cybersecurity; Infrastructure Support

Regulations

Bureau of Information Resources Management (IRM) is now known as the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) within the U.S. Department of State. It's responsible for managing the Department's vast IT needs, including cybersecurity, network operations, and technology diplomacy, supporting U.S. diplomatic efforts globally.

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Mission

The mission of the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology is to provide innovative, secure, and interconnected IT solutions to support U.S. foreign policy. By leveraging the latest technologies, DT aims to enhance diplomatic communication, protect sensitive information, and facilitate global collaboration among diplomats and international partners.

Parent organization

The Bureau of Diplomatic Technology is part of the U.S. Department of State, specifically under the Under Secretary for Management.

Legislation

There is no specific legislation cited for the creation of IRM/DT; however, it operates under the broader mandates of the Department of State and various IT-related federal guidelines.

Partners

- Various U.S. federal agencies under Chief of Mission authority. - International diplomatic entities. - Private sector IT and cybersecurity firms.

Number of employees

DT services a workforce of approximately 76,000 individuals, but the exact number of employees within DT isn't specified.

Organization structure

• Business Management and Planning (BMP) manages the IT strategy and portfolio.
• Cyber Operations (CO) focuses on cybersecurity and FISMA implementation.
• Foreign Operations (FO) provides IT infrastructure support for diplomatic posts worldwide.

List of programs

• Global Network Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity Management
• IT Support for Mobile Diplomacy

Last total enacted budget

DT manages a global IT portfolio valued at $2.55 billion.

Leader

Dr. Kelly Fletcher serves as the Chief Information Officer.

Services provided

DT provides a wide array of IT services including strategic IT planning, cybersecurity, network support, mobile and satellite communications, data center operations, and IT training. These services are critical for the secure and efficient operation of diplomatic activities both domestically and abroad.

Regulations overseen

While not explicitly overseeing regulations, DT ensures compliance with federal IT security standards like FISMA and supports the Department in adhering to various IT-related policies.

Headquarters address

HST Building, 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Website

https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-management/bureau-of-diplomatic-technology/

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Bureau of Diplomatic Technology