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Chief Information Officer | Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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The Intelligence Community Inspector General
In accordance with Title 50 U.S.C.A. Section 3033, the Inspector General of the
Intelligence Community (IC IG) conducts independent and objective audits, investigations,
inspections, and reviews to promote economy,
efficiency, effectiveness, and integration across the Intelligence Community.
Questions or comments about oversight of the Intelligence Community? Contact the
Office of the Intelligence Community Inspector General
.
Privacy and Civil Liberties
The Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) leads the integration
of civil liberties and privacy protections into the policies, procedures, programs
and activities of the Intelligence Community (IC). Its overarching goal is to ensure
that the IC operates within the full scope of its authorities in a manner that protects civil
liberties and privacy, provides appropriate transparency, and earns and retains the trust of
the American people.
To report a potential civil liberties and privacy violation or file a complaint, please review the
requirements at the
CLPT homepage
.
Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO)
is responsible for the overall management of the ODNI EEO Program, and
provides IC-wide guidance in developing, implementing, and measuring progress
in EEO.
The ODNI is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all
employees and applicants based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, and mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition,
and genetic information (including family medical history) and/or retaliation for protected EEO activity.
Additionally, ODNI policy safeguards against discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and
parental status. Prohibited discrimination includes any employment-related action motivated by a listed
protected characteristic.
Applicants or employees who believe they have been discriminated against by a listed
protected characteristic may raise their concerns to the
OEEO
.
Prepublication Classification Review
If you have worked for the ODNI in a staff or contract capacity and are intending to
share intelligence-related information with the public through social media posts, books
or television and film productions, you will need to submit the materials for approval.
For guidance and instructions, please email ODNI Prepublication Review at
ODNI-Pre-Pub@odni.gov
.
Freedom of Information Act Requests
The goal of the ODNI Freedom of Information Act / Privacy Act Office is to keep the public better
informed about the agency’s efforts and to ensure U.S. security through the release of as much
information as possible, consistent with the need to protect classified or sensitive information
under the exemption provisions of these laws.
FOIA Resources
Careers and Employment
The Intelligence Community provides dynamic careers to talented professionals in almost
every career category
. The ODNI is a senior-level agency that provides oversight
to the Intelligence Community. ODNI is primarily a staff organization that employs
subject-matter experts in the areas of collection, analysis, acquisition, policy,
human resources, and management.
Career Opportunities
Joint Duty
Student Opportunities
Conducting Research with the Intelligence Community
Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity
tackles some of the most difficult challenges across the intelligence agencies and disciplines,
and results from its programs are expected to transition to its IC customers. IARPA does not
have an operational mission and does not deploy technologies directly to the field.
If you would like to learn more about engaging with IARPA on their highly innovative work that is
already positively impacting the U.S. Intelligence Community and society in general, please follow the link below.
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Douglas Cossa
Douglas Cossa serves as the Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the primary Information Technology (IT) advisor to the Director of National Intelligence. In this role, he ensures integrated system architectures across IC elements, oversees the acquisition and performance of technology programs, and directs all IC information-security policies and practices for national security systems.
Previously, Mr. Cossa served as the CIO for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) from July 2021 to January 2025, after three years as the Deputy CIO. As DIA’s CIO, he led a global organization of more than 4,000 staff and $1 billion in resources to provide IT services across the IC and DoD, including the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).
Prior to DIA, Mr. Cossa held several leadership roles at the ODNI. As Director of the Mission Integration Division, he oversaw collection, analysis, and mission IT capabilities, to include serving as Co-Chair of the IT modernization board for the President’s Daily Briefing. As Chief of Priorities and Assessments, he led the President’s Intelligence Priorities, the National Intelligence Priorities Framework, and reforms to sensitive intelligence collection. Additionally, he was a plankholder for establishing the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation system and led the needs analysis function for Major System Acquisitions in the ODNI’s Policy and Capabilities Directorate.
Before joining ODNI, Mr. Cossa worked at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as the Senior Program Manager for the National Media Exploitation Center’s overseas operations. He led personnel deployed to the Middle East to support operations involving cellular exploitation, computer forensics, document exploitation, and linguistics. Mr. Cossa started at SAIC as a database administrator, software developer, and systems architect supporting the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Mr. Cossa holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from James Madison University and a master's degree in Systems Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. He was promoted to the Senior Executive Service in 2015 and is a recipient of the National Intelligence Superior Service Medal (2019) and Presidential Rank Award (2025).
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Chief Information Officer | Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Contact ODNI
The ODNI Office of Strategic Communications is responsible for managing all inquiries and
correspondence
from
the public and the media. Before contacting ODNI, please review
www.dni.gov
to
see if we have already posted the information you need.
Contact
ODNI by Postal Mail
Please send your questions, comments, or suggestions to:
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Office of Strategic
Communications
Washington, D.C. 20511
By Fax: 703-275-1225
Employment Verification
Need to verify an employee’s employment?
Contact ODNI Human Resources
If you are a mortgage company, creditor, or potential employer, you may submit your
request by fax or mail to ODNI.
ODNI does not provide verbal responses, nor itemize pay by overtime, bonuses, and
awards. ODNI will not provide pay information that includes employer information.
Request by Fax: Please send employment verification requests to
703-275-1217
Please allow three to five business days for ODNI to process requests sent by fax.
If you prefer to mail an employment verification request please send to:
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Human Resource Management
Washington, D.C. 20511
Please allow ten business days for ODNI to process requests by mail.
The Intelligence Community Inspector General
In accordance with Title 50 U.S.C.A. Section 3033, the Inspector General of the
Intelligence Community (IC IG) conducts independent and objective audits, investigations,
inspections, and reviews to promote economy,
efficiency, effectiveness, and integration across the Intelligence Community.
Questions or comments about oversight of the Intelligence Community? Contact the
Office of the Intelligence Community Inspector General
.
Privacy and Civil Liberties
The Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) leads the integration
of civil liberties and privacy protections into the policies, procedures, programs
and activities of the Intelligence Community (IC). Its overarching goal is to ensure
that the IC operates within the full scope of its authorities in a manner that protects civil
liberties and privacy, provides appropriate transparency, and earns and retains the trust of
the American people.
To report a potential civil liberties and privacy violation or file a complaint, please review the
requirements at the
CLPT homepage
.
Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO)
is responsible for the overall management of the ODNI EEO Program, and
provides IC-wide guidance in developing, implementing, and measuring progress
in EEO.
The ODNI is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all
employees and applicants based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, and mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition,
and genetic information (including family medical history) and/or retaliation for protected EEO activity.
Additionally, ODNI policy safeguards against discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and
parental status. Prohibited discrimination includes any employment-related action motivated by a listed
protected characteristic.
Applicants or employees who believe they have been discriminated against by a listed
protected characteristic may raise their concerns to the
OEEO
.
Prepublication Classification Review
If you have worked for the ODNI in a staff or contract capacity and are intending to
share intelligence-related information with the public through social media posts, books
or television and film productions, you will need to submit the materials for approval.
For guidance and instructions, please email ODNI Prepublication Review at
ODNI-Pre-Pub@odni.gov
.
Freedom of Information Act Requests
The goal of the ODNI Freedom of Information Act / Privacy Act Office is to keep the public better
informed about the agency’s efforts and to ensure U.S. security through the release of as much
information as possible, consistent with the need to protect classified or sensitive information
under the exemption provisions of these laws.
FOIA Resources
Careers and Employment
The Intelligence Community provides dynamic careers to talented professionals in almost
every career category
. The ODNI is a senior-level agency that provides oversight
to the Intelligence Community. ODNI is primarily a staff organization that employs
subject-matter experts in the areas of collection, analysis, acquisition, policy,
human resources, and management.
Career Opportunities
Joint Duty
Student Opportunities
Conducting Research with the Intelligence Community
Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity
tackles some of the most difficult challenges across the intelligence agencies and disciplines,
and results from its programs are expected to transition to its IC customers. IARPA does not
have an operational mission and does not deploy technologies directly to the field.
If you would like to learn more about engaging with IARPA on their highly innovative work that is
already positively impacting the U.S. Intelligence Community and society in general, please follow the link below.
Working with IARPA
Latest Updates from the ODNI
Track the latest developments and stories of interest from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence:
Follow us on X
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Follow us on Linkedin
ODNI Home
Who We Are
ODNI Leadership
Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer
Douglas Cossa
Douglas Cossa serves as the Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the primary Information Technology (IT) advisor to the Director of National Intelligence. In this role, he ensures integrated system architectures across IC elements, oversees the acquisition and performance of technology programs, and directs all IC information-security policies and practices for national security systems.
Previously, Mr. Cossa served as the CIO for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) from July 2021 to January 2025, after three years as the Deputy CIO. As DIA’s CIO, he led a global organization of more than 4,000 staff and $1 billion in resources to provide IT services across the IC and DoD, including the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).
Prior to DIA, Mr. Cossa held several leadership roles at the ODNI. As Director of the Mission Integration Division, he oversaw collection, analysis, and mission IT capabilities, to include serving as Co-Chair of the IT modernization board for the President’s Daily Briefing. As Chief of Priorities and Assessments, he led the President’s Intelligence Priorities, the National Intelligence Priorities Framework, and reforms to sensitive intelligence collection. Additionally, he was a plankholder for establishing the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation system and led the needs analysis function for Major System Acquisitions in the ODNI’s Policy and Capabilities Directorate.
Before joining ODNI, Mr. Cossa worked at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as the Senior Program Manager for the National Media Exploitation Center’s overseas operations. He led personnel deployed to the Middle East to support operations involving cellular exploitation, computer forensics, document exploitation, and linguistics. Mr. Cossa started at SAIC as a database administrator, software developer, and systems architect supporting the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Mr. Cossa holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from James Madison University and a master's degree in Systems Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. He was promoted to the Senior Executive Service in 2015 and is a recipient of the National Intelligence Superior Service Medal (2019) and Presidential Rank Award (2025).
Download Biography
Related Content
ODNI Organizational Chart
Organization
History
NCTC
NCSC
NCBC
CTIIC
FMIC
Related Links
Related Content
ODNI Leadership
Operating Status