TAMARA JOHNSON
Summary
Results-driven executive with a proven track record of transformational leadership in intelligence oversight, risk management, and strategic innovation. Adept at leading high-impact reforms, fostering interagency collaboration, and implementing data-driven oversight methodologies that enhance mission effectiveness and accountability. Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements in national security oversight, achieving significant increases in productivity, workforce engagement, and oversight impact.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Deputy Inspector General (PDIG), Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
10.2020 - Current
- Served as Acting Inspector General for a five-month period in 2021, pending Senate confirmation of the permanent Inspector General.
- Appointed as Acting Inspector General on January 16, 2025 following the resignation of the Presidentially Appointed Senate Confirmed IG, leading the office through a critical transition period.
- Ensured operational continuity, strengthened workforce morale, and maintained mission effectiveness while reinforcing the IG's oversight mandate during this leadership change.
- Led development of the annual Strategic Action Plan, securing enterprise-wide alignment and increasing strategic initiative adoption rates by 40%.
- Established an enterprise risk management framework, reducing oversight gaps and improving risk identification effectiveness.
- Implemented innovative oversight methodologies, boosting report production by 53% while maintaining quality and rigor.
- Championed policy reforms that strengthened IG independence and increased operational authority.
- Maintained 100% statutory compliance while ensuring timely oversight of classified operations during the pandemic.
- Enhanced recommendation closure rate to 80%, accelerating resolution of critical oversight findings.
- Reduced report review times by 55%, streamlining processes without compromising analytical rigor.
- Achieved 98% staffing fill rate, surpassing agency averages and reinforcing talent retention.
- Developed a real-time management dashboard, significantly improving executive decision-making and operational transparency.
- Instituted a 'quick review' methodology enabling rapid oversight interventions, earning DNI commendation.
- Chaired the IC IG Forum and IC IG Forum Deputies Committee, driving unprecedented collaboration and best practice sharing across intelligence agencies.
- Led congressional engagement efforts that secured a 15% budget increase for enhanced oversight capabilities.
- Strengthened international intelligence oversight through Five Eyes partnerships, leading to improved cross-agency intelligence cooperation.
- In collaboration with IC IG Forum partners, designed and implemented the IC OIG Joint Duty Program, recognized by the PDDNI as a best practice for IC-wide career development.
Assistant Inspector General for Planning & Operations
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed and launched a real-time performance tracking system, increasing efficiency and improving resource utilization.
- Strengthened risk-based oversight methodologies, leading to an increase in high-impact oversight reports.
- Led an operational revamp, improving resource allocation efficiency and streamlining cross-agency collaboration.
- Championed modernization of internal processes, reducing administrative bottlenecks and cutting oversight product review times by 55%.
Assistant Inspector General for Management & Administration
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
04.2012 - 01.2018
- Selected as the first Assistant Inspector General for Management & Administration.
- Spearheaded the establishment of centralized IC IG support operations, ensuring 100% compliance with new statutory oversight requirements.
- Developed and implemented a Strategic Plan, boosting employee engagement scores by 30%.
- Led a recruitment overhaul, achieving a 98% staffing fill rate despite significant resource constraints.
Chief of Staff, Office of the Inspector General
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Competitively selected to serve as the first Chief of Staff for the Office of the Inspector General.
- Directed development of the first IC IG strategic plan, setting long-term vision and strategic priorities.
- Increased congressional response efficiency, achieving a 98% success rate on taskings.
- Oversaw budget realignment, optimizing resource utilization and improving cost efficiency by 25%.
Executive Officer (Joint Duty Assignment)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Hand-selected as the inaugural Executive Officer to advance the strategic integration of non-traditional field support operations.
- Advised senior leadership on enterprise-level planning, communications, and interagency alignment.
- Orchestrated responses to Congressionally Directed Actions and led the implementation of the NTS-wide communications strategy.
- Directed cross-functional teams and resource prioritization to accelerate operational readiness and mission delivery.
Branch Chief, Facilities Programming & Space Management
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Led a headquarters relocation initiative, completing the project three months ahead of schedule and saving millions in operational costs.
- Led enterprise-wide facilities transformation supporting implementation of intelligence reform.
- Established facilities management system enhancing oversight and accountability.
- Completed 2-year Joint Duty Assignment to Central Intelligence Agency.
Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
10.2003 - 01.2007
- Implemented intelligence support process optimizations, improving operational efficiency by 20%.
- Designed enterprise-wide change management strategies, ensuring seamless adoption of new processes.
- Built executive stakeholder partnerships that enhanced program outcomes and mission effectiveness.
Interior Designer/Project Manager
Previous Work Experience
08.1989 - 10.2003
- ELLERBE BECKET – Senior Project Designer/Project Manager (2002–2003)
- GENSLER – Project Designer (1996–2001)
- INTERIOR ARCHITECTS, P.C. – Project Designer (1995–1996)
- LEO A. DALY COMPANY, INC. – Staff Designer (1993–1995)
- SETTLES ASSOCIATES – Staff Designer (1990–1993)
- PHH ENVIRONMENTS – Junior Designer (1989–1990)
Education
Executive Presence and Influence Leadership Certificate -
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
01.2022
Leading the Intelligence Community Program -
University of Michigan
01.2022
Key Executive Leadership Program Certificate -
American University
01.2014
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
01.2006
Associate's Certificate - Project Management
The George Washington University
01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The George Washington University
01.1989
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Enterprise transformation
- Intelligence Oversight & Risk Governance
- Data-driven Decision-making
- Organizational Performance Optimization
- Executive & Ethical Leadership
- Interagency & Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Strategic Workforce Development
- Succession & Talent Pipeline Planning
- Organizational Resilience & Change Leadership
- Public Sector Accountability & Compliance
Timeline
Principal Deputy Inspector General (PDIG), Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Inspector General for Planning & Operations
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
01.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant Inspector General for Management & Administration
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
04.2012 - 01.2018
Chief of Staff, Office of the Inspector General
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
07.2010 - 04.2012
Executive Officer (Joint Duty Assignment)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
08.2008 - 04.2010
Branch Chief, Facilities Programming & Space Management
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
01.2007 - 08.2008
Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
10.2003 - 01.2007
Interior Designer/Project Manager
Previous Work Experience
08.1989 - 10.2003
Executive Presence and Influence Leadership Certificate -
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Leading the Intelligence Community Program -
University of Michigan
Key Executive Leadership Program Certificate -
American University
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Associate's Certificate - Project Management
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The George Washington University
Security Clearance
TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
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