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Strategic Planning

Last Updated: March 17, 2022 | Site Page

Priorities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established in the wake of the September 11th attacks with the core responsibility to keep our nation safe.  Over the past 20 years DHS has evolved into the third largest Cabinet agency, with a workforce of 250,000 dedicated professional who have more direct contact with the American public daily than any other federal government agency.

Last Updated: March 8, 2022 | Publication

CIS Ombudsman Strategic Plans

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) aims to be a champion for a transparent and efficient immigration benefits system administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Our strategic plans help us to effectively carry out our mission through casework, stakeholder engagement, and policy recommendations.

Last Updated: August 9, 2021 | Publication

21st Century IDEA Reports

DHS is committed to transforming our public-facing websites and digital services through the best practices of human-centered design. This work will reduce the administrative burden we place on the public and improve the quality of our services.

Last Updated: January 13, 2021 | Publication

DHS Delegation No. 23028

In this delegation, the Acting Secretary for Homeland Security vests authority in the Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans as specified herein.

Last Updated: January 12, 2021 | Publication

DHS Strategic Action Plan to Counter the Threat Posed by the People’s Republic of China

The DHS Strategic Action Plan to Counter the Threat Posed by the People’s Republic of China describes how the Department will continue to leverage the entire Homeland Security Enterprise to respond to the myriad threats posed by the Beijing regime to the American people.

Last Updated: July 3, 2019 | Publication

Department of Homeland Security's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024

The DHS Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 articulates the Department’s missions and goals, the strategies we employ to achieve each goal, and long-term performance measures that we use to evaluate our progress.

Last Updated: March 7, 2018 | Testimony

Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Implementation of Coast Guard Programs”

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy for Operations, Policy & Capabilities Rear Admiral Linda Fagan addresses the implementation of key Coast Guard programs to include those having recently undergone a Government Accountability Office evaluation.

Last Updated: December 6, 2016 | Testimony

Written testimony of MGMT for a House Oversight & Government Reform joint subcommittee hearing titled “The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act Scorecard 3.0: Measuring Agencies’ Implementation”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Management Directorate (MGMT) Deputy Under Secretary and Chief Financial Officer Chip Fulghum, and MGMT Office of the Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Officer Luke McCormack address DHS’ progress on implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA).

Last Updated: November 7, 2016 | Publication

DHS Strategic Industry Conversation

Strategic Industry Conversations (SIC) are events that enable program area topic discussions between DHS leaders and industry.

Last Updated: December 23, 2014 | Site Page

Strategic Planning

The DHS Strategic Plan shares the Department’s missions and goals, the strategies to achieve each goal, and long-term performance measures to evaluate progress.