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DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Director's Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity 

As the head of the Intelligence Community, the Office of the Director of National 

Intelligence (ODNI) is uniquely positioned to lead the way in cultivating more respectful and 

inclusive work environments across the Community by demonstrating our commitment to these 

principles in our own workplace. In the pursuit of these principles, and in accordance with 

federal laws and regulations, ODNI must ensure that equal employment opportunities are 

extended to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of their race, color, sex 

(including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, religion, age (40 

and over), mental or physical disability, and genetic information. Additionally, in accordance 

with Executive Order 13152, ODNI policy safeguards against discrimination and harassment 

based on parental status. 

Various federal laws and related policies additionally ensure that employee rights are 

protected and everyone gets a chance to compete and succeed on a fair and level playing field in 

the workplace. ODNI encourages all employees to exercise their rights under such antidiscrimination protections. Furthermore, any retaliation against those who engage in protected 

activity will not be tolerated. Indeed, federal laws and ODNI policies prohibit retaliation for 

participating in the equal employment opportunity (EEO) process, reporting discrimination and 

harassment, providing information related to such complaints, and other protected activities 

opposing employment discrimination. 

Moreover, it is worth understanding that these safeguards apply broadly. Federal laws, 

Executive Orders, and related policies, which are designed to guarantee a workplace that 

advances equal employment opportunity for all, cover personnel/employment programs, 

management practices, and decisions, including, but not limited to, recruitment/hiring, merit 

promotion, transfer, reassignments, training and career development, benefits, and separation. 

ODNI also does not tolerate workplace harassment in any form, and it is imperative that 

we swiftly correct all harassing behavior before it becomes severe or pervasive. Personnel who 

experience or witness discrimination, harassment, bullying, or other adverse personal 

treatment--during or after work hours- should report such behavior to a manager or supervisor, 

the Employee Management Solutions Group (EMSG), Office of the Ombudsman, or the ODNI 

Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (Office of EEO). Managers and supervisors who 

become aware of such behavior must inform the Office of EEO and EMSG before any corrective 

action is taken in response to an allegation of either discrimination or unlawful harassment. To 

seek redress for discrimination, aggrieved individuals are required to report potential violations 

of the laws and policies described above and below to the Office of EEO within 45 calendar days 

of experiencing conduct believed to be discriminatory. 

ODNI remains dedicated to creating additional avenues for protecting our workforce and 

creating an environment in which all ODNI officers can flourish. To further cultivate equal 

opportunity safeguards, ODNI's Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Education 

(SHARE) Program is a dedicated resource for all ODNI officers who need support and guidance 

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regarding response to and prevention of sexual harassment and assault. In partnership with 

EMSG and the Office of EEO, the SHARE program is one more way in which ODNI offers 

support to our officers and is taking steps to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace for 

all personnel. 

In sum, ODNI continually seeks to improve its processes and programs to demonstrate to 

our Intelligence Community partners a workplace that is free from discrimination and 

harassment. 

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