The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) serves as the head of the Intelligence Community (IC).
The DNI also acts as the principal advisor to the President; the National Security Council, and the
Homeland Security Council for intelligence matters related to the national security; and oversees
and directs the implementation of the National Intelligence Program. The President appoints the
DNI with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director is assisted by a Senate-confirmed
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI), appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate.