The under secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology is a high level civilian official in the United States Department of Homeland Security. The under secretary, as head of the Science and Technology Directorate at DHS, is the principal staff assistant and adviser to both the secretary of Homeland Security and the deputy secretary of Homeland Security for all DHS technological research.

The Under Secretary is appointed from civilian life by the president with the consent of the Senate to serve at the pleasure of the president.

Overview

The under secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology is responsible for scientific and technological research designed to provide new security and resilience innovations.

Reporting officials

Officials reporting to the USHS(S&T) include:

  • Deputy Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology
  • Director of Support to the Homeland Security Enterprise and First Responders
  • Director Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Borders and Maritime Security Division Chemical and Biological Defense Division Cyber Security Division Explosive Division Resilient Systems Division
  • Director of CDS Capability Development Support
  • Director of Research and Development Partnership

Budget

DHS Science and Technology Budget, FY11-16 ($ in thousands)
Line ItemFY11 ActualFY12 ActualFY13 ActualFY14 ActualFY15 ActualFY16 Request
Management and Administration140,918135,000126,519129,000129,993132,115
Acquisition and Operations Support47,08054,15445,99141,70341,70347,102
Laboratory Facilities140,000176,500158,083547,785434,989133,921
Research, Development, and Innovation459,690265,783425,294462,000457,499434,850
University Programs39,89036,56338,33939,72439,72431,000
Total Budget827,578668,000794,2261,220,2121,103,908778,988