Hopper Information Services Center
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Hopper Information Services Center (HISC) is a specialized subcommand of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), named after Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, serving as the Navy’s Center of Excellence for information services, located within the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, Maryland, with a workforce of approximately 900 personnel supporting global maritime intelligence operations.
Mission
The Hopper Information Services Center’s mission is to deliver critical IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data services that underpin ONI’s maritime intelligence efforts. It supports global operations by integrating, testing, and maintaining advanced technologies, ensuring Navy and joint forces have access to real-time, actionable intelligence to counter maritime threats and enhance decision-making.
Parent organization
The HISC operates under the Office of Naval Intelligence, within the Department of Defense, as one of ONI’s five Centers of Excellence, providing technological backbone from its NMIC base.
Legislation
The HISC was not established by specific legislation but was formalized in 2009 as part of ONI’s post-9/11 reorganization to enhance information technology capabilities, building on decades of naval intelligence evolution.
Partners
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) for tech integration
- U.S. Fleet Cyber Command for cybersecurity collaboration
- Intelligence Community (e.g., NSA) for IT standards and support
Number of employees
The HISC employs approximately 900 personnel, including military and civilian IT specialists, per ONI statements from 2014, with one-third deployed globally across 42 locations in 11 countries, though current numbers may vary slightly.
Organization structure
The HISC is a distinct unit within ONI’s command structure:
Leader
The Commanding Officer of HISC is Capt. Matt Cegelske, who assumed command prior to April 2024, reporting to the Commander, ONI (Rear Adm. Mike Brookes as of March 2025).
Divisions
Key functional areas include:
- IT Operations for network and system management.
- Cybersecurity Division for threat protection and assurance.
- Global Support Team for deployed IT services worldwide.
List of programs
- Global Maritime IT Support Program
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Operations
- Cloud Migration and Software Development
Last total enacted budget
The HISC’s budget is not separately detailed; it’s funded within ONI’s portion of the Navy’s FY 2024 budget of $202.5 billion, under the DoD’s $842 billion, supporting IT infrastructure and personnel, with no specific figure isolated.
Staff
The HISC’s 900-strong staff includes IT specialists, network engineers, cybersecurity experts, and support personnel, with about 300 deployed globally, managing ONI’s tech needs and supporting joint intelligence operations.
Funding
Since its establishment in 2009, the HISC has been funded through ONI’s appropriations under Title 10 U.S.C., with FY 2024’s $202.5 billion Navy budget covering its operations, equipment, and global deployments.
Services provided
The HISC provides IT services across ONI and its Centers, including network operations in 42 locations, cybersecurity for maritime intelligence systems, cloud migration support, software development, and maintenance of advanced technologies, enabling 24/7 intelligence production for Navy and joint forces.
Regulations overseen
The HISC operates under ONI’s regulatory framework, including SECNAVINST 5530.4E for security, and aligns with DoD cybersecurity standards, but does not create regulations itself.
Headquarters address
4251 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746 (National Maritime Intelligence Center)
History
Named after Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer science, the HISC was established in 2009 to centralize ONI’s IT capabilities. It grew from earlier Navy tech efforts, with key leadership transitions (e.g., Capt. Darryl Jackson in 2014, Capt. Matt Cegelske by 2024), expanding post-9/11 to support global maritime intelligence with advanced IT solutions.
Related
See Also Links to related programs articles or organizations:
- Office of Naval Intelligence
- National Maritime Intelligence Center
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command