DHS Science and Technology Directorate

DHS Science and Technology Directorate

Agency overview
Formed	2003
Jurisdiction	United States
Headquarters	DHS Nebraska Avenue Complex, Washington D.C.
Employees	491 (2012)
Annual budget	$0.8 billion (2012)
Agency executive	Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary
Parent agency	Department of Homeland Security
Website	www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology

The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is a component within the United States Department of Homeland Security. DHS-S&T serves as the research and development arm of the Department as it fulfills its national security mission.

The Science and Technology Directorate is led by the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology, who is appointed by the President of the United States with confirmation by the United States Senate. Dimitri Kusnezov is the Under Secretary.