Mission, Vision & Values

The core mission of the ODNI is to lead the IC in intelligence integration, forging a community that delivers the most insightful intelligence possible. That means effectively operating as one team: synchronizing collection, analysis and counterintelligence so that they are fused. This integration is the key to ensuring national policymakers receive timely and accurate analysis from the IC to make educated decisions.

Mission

Lead the Intelligence Community by driving integration, collaboration, and innovation under a shared vision that advances national security priorities and embodies our nation's democratic principles and values.

Vision

A world made more secure and prosperous through unparalleled, integrated intelligence.

Values

EXCELLENCE		We lead boldly and act decisively We focus on what is important We seek and retain the best talent We serve the American people and ensure every resource we direct results in value to the Nation

COURAGE		We innovate, imagine, seek out, and pursue new possibilities We speak truth to power We consider all aspects of risk We anticipate, embrace, and drive change

RESPECT		We promote and foster diversity and an environment of inclusion We treat everyone fairly and with dignity We act in humility, seeking candid opinions and embracing differences of thought We exercise transparency without jeopardizing intelligence capabilities

INTEGRITY		We protect and defend the Constitution, and comply with the laws of the United States We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy We do the right thing all the time and act in objective and unbiased ways We put mission before individual success