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 January 23, 2025 | |
| Central Intelligence Agency | |
| Abbreviation | D/CIA |
| Reports to | Director of National Intelligence (DNI) |
| Seat | George Bush Center for Intelligence, Langley, Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Appointer | President with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | 50 U.S.C. § 3036 |
| Precursor | Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) |
| Formation | December 17, 2004 |
| First holder | Porter J. Goss |
| Deputy | Deputy director |
| Salary | $225,700 Executive Schedule, Level II |
| Website | www |
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 nominated by the president of the United States, with the recommendation from the DNI, and must be confirmed by a majority vote of the United States Senate.