Kash Patel
Director
Office of the Director
21 reports
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation organizational structure and leadership
Government · Hybrid structure · 37K employees · Washington, DC
10
Agency head span
↑ wider than peers (avg 6)
3.5
Avg span
moderate
4
Max depth
4 levels
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Federal Bureau of Investigation organizational chart
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Structured from the official DOJ Organization, Mission and Functions Manual and the FBI organizational chart approved April 13, 2026, focusing on named branches and divisions rather than individual incumbents.
What to model
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Start with the public baseline, then use the scenario views and source-backed changes to ask what happens when leadership, span, or team ownership shifts.
Scenario views in the chart
- Add enterprise data and AI coordination Model adding a cross-branch Chief Data and AI Officer to coordinate analytics, AI governance, and data sharing across investigative and intelligence components.
- Consolidate oversight functions Evaluate merging Inspection Division and Office of Professional Responsibility under a single Deputy Director for enhanced oversight and compliance.
Atlas work this supports
- Compare public operating models Use this official-source baseline to compare agencies, components, reporting layers, and field-office networks.
- Model vacancies and transitions Create planning scenarios for acting leaders, new offices, component moves, and cross-agency coordination changes.
- Keep an official source trail Track source URLs, leadership updates, and agency structure changes in one Atlas workspace for review.
The people
Key leaders and offices
8 senior leadership roles or offices from official public sources. Use this section as a current agency-leadership index, not a private-company filing table.
Dan Bongino
Deputy Director
Office of the Director
10 reports
Associate Deputy Director
Associate Deputy Director
Office of the Director
4 reports
Office of the General Counsel
General Counsel
Office of the Director
0 reports
Chiefs of Staff
Chiefs of Staff
Office of the Director
0 reports
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO Director
Office of the Director
0 reports
Office of Congressional Affairs
Assistant Director
Office of the Director
0 reports
Office of Professional Responsibility
Assistant Director
Oversight
0 reports
The operating model
How Federal Bureau of Investigation divides the work
5 offices, branches, or components organize the agency mission. Tile size scales with estimated staff where public estimates exist.
Office of the Director
500 employees
p1
Provides overall leadership, legal oversight, congressional engagement, and strategic direction for the FBI.
Criminal and Cyber Branch
12K employees
p9
Leads investigations into violent crime, organized crime, white-collar crime, cybercrime, and international criminal threats.
National Security Branch
9K employees
p13
Responsible for counterterrorism, counterintelligence, intelligence analysis, and threat screening.
Field Services Branch
15K employees
p17
Oversees FBI field offices and resident agencies across the United States and coordinates domestic operations.
Human Capital Branch
2K employees
p19
Manages recruitment, training, security, inspections, and workforce development.
The agency brief
What this U.S. agency structure tells us
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice and serves as the nation’s principal federal law enforcement and domestic intelligence agency. Led by a Senate-confirmed Director, the FBI has dual authority to enforce federal criminal law and protect national security. Structurally, the Bureau is distinctive for its blend of headquarters-led functional branches and a large, empowered field organization with Special Agents in Charge overseeing 55 field offices and hundreds of resident agencies. This hybrid headquarters–field model enables centralized intelligence, standards, and oversight while allowing decentralized operational response across the United States and internationally. The FBI’s mission centers on protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution through investigations, intelligence collection, interagency coordination, and support to state, local, tribal, and international partners.
- Dual law enforcement and intelligence mission
- Large field office network
- Global legal attaché presence
The comparison
Compare with related agencies
Compared with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the FBI has a broader national security and intelligence mandate in addition to criminal enforcement. Unlike DHS components such as ICE or CBP, the FBI remains within the Department of Justice and emphasizes …
Senior office count
Federal Bureau of Investigation
8
Reporting depth
Federal Bureau of Investigation
4 levels
4 levels
Current signals
What changed recently
No recent leadership changes documented in the provided official source text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
The FBI is led by a Director appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate for a 10-year term.
What does the Federal Bureau of Investigation do?
The FBI protects the American people and upholds the Constitution by enforcing federal law and protecting national security through investigations and intelligence.
What are the major offices or components of the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Major components include the Office of the Director, Criminal and Cyber Branch, National Security Branch, Field Services Branch, and Human Capital Branch.
Who does the Federal Bureau of Investigation report to?
The FBI is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice and ultimately reports to the Attorney General.
How can this org chart be used for planning or analysis?
The chart helps policymakers and analysts understand command relationships, field–headquarters balance, and options for reorganizing or adding cross-cutting capabilities.
Sources
- https://www.justice.gov/doj/federal-bureau-investigation
- https://www.justice.gov/organization-mission-and-functions-manual
- https://www.fbi.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/director-patel
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/gallery/deputy-director-bongino-swearing-in
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/michael-d-nordwall-named-executive-assistant-director-of-the-criminal-cyber-response-and-services-branch
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/b-chad-yarbrough-named-assistant-director-of-the-criminal-investigative-division
- https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/salttyphoon082725.mp4/view
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/oliver-e-rich-jr-named-assistant-director-of-the-fbis-international-operations-division
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/robert-r-wells-named-executive-assistant-director-of-the-national-security-branch
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/robert-k-tripp-named-assistant-director-of-the-human-resources-division
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/brian-dugan-named-assistant-director-of-the-training-division
- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/jay-greenberg-named-assistant-director-of-the-inspection-division
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