Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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.
| Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
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Seal of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
Flag of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
Incumbent William J. Burns since March 19, 2021 | |
| 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 |
| Formation | December 17, 2004 |
| First holder | Porter J. Goss |
| Deputy | Deputy Director |
| Salary | $203,700 Executive Schedule, Level II |
| Website | www |
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.
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