Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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The deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (DD/CIA) is a statutory office (50 U.S.C. § 3037) and the second-highest official of the Central Intelligence Agency. The DD/CIA assists the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (D/CIA) and is authorized to exercise the powers of the D/CIA when the director's position is vacant or in the director's absence or disability.
Position at the Central Intelligence Agency
| Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
| Central Intelligence Agency | |
| Reports to | Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (D/CIA) |
| Seat | George Bush Center for Intelligence, Langley, Fairfax County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Appointer | President of the United States, with advice from D/CIA |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | 50 U.S.C. § 3037 |
| Precursor | Deputy Director of Central Intelligence |
| Inaugural holder | VADM Albert M. Calland, USN |
| Formation | July 15, 2005 |
| Deputy | Chief Operating Officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (COO/CIA) |
| Salary | Executive Schedule, Level III[1] |
| Website | www |
Under current law, the deputy director is appointed by the president of the United States and is not required to be confirmed by the United States Senate. This position has been held by David Cohen since January 20, 2021.[2]