Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Seal of the Central Intelligence Agency
Flag of the Central Intelligence Agency
since March 19, 2021
Central Intelligence Agency
AbbreviationD/CIA
Reports toDirector of National Intelligence (DNI)
SeatGeorge Bush Center for Intelligence, Langley, Fairfax County, Virginia
AppointerPresident
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Constituting instrument50 U.S.C. § 3036
PrecursorDirector of Central Intelligence
FormationDecember 17, 2004
First holderPorter J. Goss
DeputyDeputy director
Salary$203,700 Executive Schedule, Level II[1]
Websitewww.cia.gov

The director of the Central Intelligence Agency (D/CIA) is a statutory office (50 U.S.C. § 3036) that functions as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency, which in turn is a part of the United States Intelligence Community.

The director reports to the director of national intelligence (DNI) and is assisted by the deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (DD/CIA). The director is a civilian or a general or flag officer of the United States Armed Forces[2] nominated by the president of the United States, with the recommendation from the DNI,[3] and must be confirmed by a majority vote of the United States Senate.[4]

  1. ^ 5 U.S.C. § 5313
  2. ^ 10 U.S.C. § 528 Officers serving in certain intelligence positions: military status; exclusion from distribution and strength limitations; pay and allowances
  3. ^ 50 U.S.C. § 403-6 Appointment of officials responsible for intelligence-related activities
  4. ^ 50 U.S.C. § 3036 Director of the Central Intelligence Agency