Defense Intelligence Agency

How does DIA Officer Gustav Otto describe his career? “From offices in the White House to the Pentagon, to foreign seats of power, to mud huts and dangerous ravines in war-ravaged lands, I’ve had amazing adventures and they continue to this day.” Gustav began his career with DIA as an Air Force captain assigned as a counterintelligence officer. When he made the move to civilian service, he continued to work in counterintelligence at the Agency. Now, 26 years after he first stepped through our doors, he serves as DIA’s liaison to Ottawa, working with American and Canadian defense intelligence experts on shared security and national defense interests. Learn more about Gustav’s incredible DIA journey. https://lnkd.in/eaFjKxwh

It's #WorldHelloDay! Did you grow up speaking two languages? Study to learn three? DIA linguists are essential to our work defending the Nation—and you could be, too! Comment "hello" in the language(s) you speak, and #DiscoverDIA to learn more: https://lnkd.in/geDhdECg

DIA's Office of Small Business Programs forms partnerships with the private sector to address the agency’s technology, process and system needs. To learn more about our procurement opportunities and ways to support DIA’s mission, review our business FAQs:? https://lnkd.in/e_VNuUMH #NationalEntrepreneursDay #Innovation

Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. On this #DIAConnections podcast episode, a DIA counter narcotics officer discusses the agency’s efforts to combat the most devastating drug epidemic in U.S. history. You’ll also hear from an investigative reporter who went deep inside the fentanyl pipeline to see how it’s produced and trafficked into the United States. Listen to “The Fentanyl Fight.” https://lnkd.in/g7rzndqw

Thank you to Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, USAF, Director of Defense Intelligence Agency, for being our guest of honor at our final Leadership Dinner of the year on Nov. 14!?View Photos: https://lnkd.in/exvwf4wi Hundreds of intelligence and national security professionals gathered in McLean, VA, to hear Director Kruse outline DIA’s strategic priorities, including advanced enterprise integration, resilient supply chains, and global overwatch. The engaging Q&A, moderated by INSA Chairwoman Letitia Long, covered topics such as strategic competition, space-based threats, and AI/ML & big data challenges. Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make the evening possible! Amazon Web Services (AWS), BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, ClearanceJobs, Comcast Business, General Dynamics Information Technology, Janes, Leidos, Microsoft, MITRE, Parsons Corporation, SAIC, Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service, The Potomac Advocates #INSALeadership #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples across the United States and honor their military service. Did you know that members of about 50 Native American nations served as code talkers during both world wars? They used their languages to encode military messages and even created new terms to report on modern warfare — like “iron fish” for submarine or "hummingbird" for fighter plane. Learn more about their historic and present-day contributions: https://lnkd.in/eqy8C5pD

On #VeteransDay, we honor America’s veterans for their selfless service. DIA officers proudly work alongside veterans from every branch. Thank you to veterans at DIA, and across the globe, for your commitment to excellence in defense of the Nation.

Here’s to 249 years of exemplary service, United States Marine Corps! We’re especially grateful to the #Marines around the world — many at DIA offices — who lend their expertise to the agency every day! Once a Marine, always a Marine. #USMC249

IT professionals, join a mission that matters! Interested in AI, computer networks, relationships between software, or efficiency in code? Check out the IT Specialist positions at DIA! https://diajobs.dia.mil/ #STEMDay #STEMjobs

In 1985, a graduate of Boston's New England Conservatory of Music hid coded information in her sheet music to help Soviet Jews seeking freedom. On #NationalSaxophoneDay, listen to #DIAConnections podcast episode "Sax & the Spy” to hear how this ? musician outwitted the KGB. https://lnkd.in/eWqwPhsB