The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, Dr. Michael Vickers, has issued DCIPS Guidance for 2012 Pay Pools, Awards and Reporting of Results:

"The Department will continue to observe last year’s guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) which instructed all departments and agencies to cap fiscal year spending for non-Senior bonuses and individual cash awards at one percent of aggregate salaries." Read more.

Michael G. Vickers
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

Intelligence Community Ranked #2 in 2012 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

I am pleased to share that the Intelligence Community was ranked second among Large Federal Agencies in the 2012 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings. The assessment evaluates how federal employees view their jobs and workplaces, providing insights into issues ranging from Effective Leadership, Employee Skills/Mission Match, and Teamwork. The Intelligence Community’s impressive ranking is evidence of our continued support and dedication to our valuable personnel, who are committed to the mission of maintaining our nation’s security.
Timothy Clayton
Director, Human Capital Management Office

In the News: Dr. Vickers visited the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and spoke to the importance of foreign language in his new defense strategy. Read the article and view more pictures by the American Forces Press Service.

DOD photo by Natela Cutter

STEM

A workforce with robust Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) capabilities is critical to sustaining U.S. preeminence. The Defense Intelligence Enterprise and the Department of Defense are in alignment with focused efforts to support an enduring STEM workforce. The STEM Development Office, in the office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, established an Executive Board and Working Group comprised of representatives from across the Department: Army, Navy, Air Force, Acquisition, Intelligence, and Personnel and Readiness.

With support from the Department, the report Assuring the U.S. Department of Defense a Strong Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce presents five principal recommendations for attracting, retaining, and managing highly qualified STEM talent within the department based on an examination of the current STEM workforce of DOD and the defense industrial base. Read the report online here.

Professional Development

Several opportunities are available for DoD employees, including DCIPS employees, to continue their training, education and professional development within the Intelligence and Security field. Employees may learn more about professional development initiatives and take advantage of learning opportunities by way of the following sites. Note, these sites may require DoD credentials for access.

The National Intelligence University (NIU) is the Intelligence Community’s degree granting institution with a far-reaching mission — to educate and prepare intelligence officers to meet current and future challenges to the national security of the United States. Students may obtain a Bachelor or Masters of Science in Intelligence.

The Advanced Global Intelligence Learning Environment (AGILE) is a collaborative learning environment that encourages the sharing of learning tools and solutions. AGILE has catalogues and registration of courses from across the Intelligence Community.

The DoD Intelligence Training and Education Board (DITEB) is the community of practice for the DoD Intelligence training and education enterprise.