Director of Operational Support – Elizabeth L. Pierri Executive Assistant Director, Cyber Directorate – Laukik Suthar Executive Assistant Director, Enterprise Management Directorate – Matthew J. Blake Executive Assistant Director, Intelligence and Information Sharing Directorate – Megan C. Bolduc Executive Assistant Director, Strategy, Planning and Business Operations Directorate – Bethann M. Sliwa Additionally, NCIS senior executives are serving in other capacities within the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy, including: Director, Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis–Navy (OCEAN), Naval Intelligence Activity – Executive Assistant Director Andrew J. Lochli Special Agent Career Program Qualifications The qualifications to be an NCIS special agent are: Must not have reached 37 years of age (exceptions are preference eligible veterans and those currently covered under the 6C Federal Law Enforcement retirement system). Must have vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision. Must be a U.S. born or naturalized U.S. citizen. Must have a valid driver's license. Must pass a background check. Must pass a polygraph examination. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Training New special agents must complete the Criminal Investigators Training Program (CITP) and the NCIS-specific Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTP) at the NCIS Training Academy aboard the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC). The training provides instruction on the NCIS report writing system, manuals, and field training exercises. All newly hired agents who have not experienced active or reserve duty with the Navy or Marine Corps must also complete the Naval Orientation Correspondence Course. The Special Agent Career Program includes four investigative specialties (General Crimes, Fraud, Combating Terrorism, and Foreign Counterintelligence) and four technical specialties (Technical Services, Cyber, Forensics and Polygraph). After completing the training programs, Special Agents enter the trial period, formerly referred to as a "probationary" period, which is (usually) the first two years of a Special Agent's employment. The successful completion of the special agent trial period requires the graduation from the CITP and SABTP and the successful completion of all phases included in the Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTP). The phases are: Phase I – Pre-Basic Special Agent Orientation at the NCIS Field Office or Headquarters department prior to formal training at the FLETC. Phase II – Formal training at FLETC to include both the CITP and the SABTP. Phase III – On-the-job training. Phase IV – Final evaluation of case work and abilities.