Chief Intelligence Officer

Definition
A Chief Intelligence Officer (CINT) is

"[a] DHS official who exercises leadership and authority over intelligence policy and programs throughout the Department and exercises leadership and authority over information sharing and safeguarding policy and programs throughout the Department."

Overview
The CINT "acts in conjunction with, and without preempting the authorities of, the DHS Chief Information Officer and the DHS Chief Security Officer; chairs the Homeland Security Intelligence Council."

"The CINT also provides strategic oversight to and supports the missions and goals of members of the DHS IE. This person is designated in statute and in departmental policy as the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis."