Office of the Director of National Intelligence • The Dire…

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

• The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) leads the U.S. Intelligence Community and oversees the National Intelligence Program (NIP).
• The DNI acts as the primary intelligence advisor to the president, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council on matters of national security.
• The president appoints the DNI, with the appointment requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.
• The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) includes officers from various intelligence agencies and is organized into specific component offices.
• ODNI's component offices are focused on three main areas: Core Mission, Enablers, and Oversight.
• Internal staff offices within the ODNI manage administrative functions, including overseeing the ODNI Program within the NIP.