Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is a United States government agency responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community. It was created to improve intelligence coordination and analysis following the events of September 11, 2001.
Mission
The mission of the ODNI is to lead and support the integration of the Intelligence Community, ensuring that national decision-makers receive timely, accurate, and insightful intelligence. ODNI aims to strengthen national security by coordinating intelligence efforts across various agencies to address threats and challenges effectively.
Parent organization
ODNI does not have a parent organization; it oversees the entire U.S. Intelligence Community.
Legislation
ODNI was established by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
Partners
- No specific partnerships listed, but ODNI collaborates with all 18 agencies of the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Number of employees
The ODNI has approximately 1,600 employees.
Organization structure
- Mission Integration Directorate is responsible for integrating intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination across the Intelligence Community.
- Policy and Capabilities Directorate focuses on strategic planning, policy development, and capability enhancement for intelligence activities.
- Oversight and Compliance ensures that intelligence activities are conducted lawfully and ethically.
List of programs
- National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
- National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC)
- National Counterproliferation Center (NCPC)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC)
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget for the National Intelligence Program, managed by ODNI, was approximately $20.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2021.
Leader
The title of the leader of the ODNI is the Director of National Intelligence.
Services provided
ODNI provides services including the coordination of national intelligence activities, the production of the President's Daily Brief, oversight of intelligence collection and analysis, and ensuring legal compliance of intelligence operations. It also leads in areas like counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity, integrating efforts among different intelligence agencies to provide a comprehensive view of national security threats.
Regulations overseen
ODNI does not directly oversee regulations but ensures that the Intelligence Community operates within the legal frameworks provided by various federal laws and executive directives.
Headquarters address
7500 GEOINT Drive, Springfield, VA 22150
History
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was created in response to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission to address the lack of coordination in the U.S. intelligence efforts. The ODNI was established to centralize the oversight of intelligence activities, thereby improving the sharing of information across agencies, enhancing analysis, and managing the National Intelligence Program's budget.