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Summary

Discover an operational career at the CIA, where your creativity, critical thinking, discipline, teamwork, and unwavering dedication are vital in delivering foreign intelligence to U.S. Government policymakers. Immerse yourself in mission and purpose with global impact, while you help provide the United States with a tactical and strategic advantage.

Please visit cia.gov/careers, to view all job opportunities currently available.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06/18/2025 to 09/30/2025
Salary
$72,254 to - $109,975 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Location
many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-12749822
Control number
839089400

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

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Duties

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  • Job duties will vary based on the occupation. Operational careers include: Case Officer, Collection Management Officer, Paramilitary Officer, Language Officer, Staff Operations Officer, and Targeting Officer.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/cia-requirements/

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the US Constitution. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

CIA has a variety of operational jobs; all candidates should possess the following attributes:

  • Patriotism

  • Integrity

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Quick thinking/action, results oriented

  • Curiosity

  • Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity

  • Stress tolerance

  • Independent thinking skills

  • Teamwork skills

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Creativity

  • Time management skills

  • Initiative

  • Self-awareness

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

  • Adaptability and commitment to the mission of the CIA

  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

  • Willingness and ability to establish strong personal relationships

  • Ability to "think on your feet" and develop creative yet practical solutions to anticipated and unanticipated problems

  • Interest in seeking answers, learning foreign languages, and studying other cultures

Education

Education

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Applicants within one year of earning a four-year degree will be considered. There is no preferred major or program of study. Degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted, but you are responsible for obtaining and providing CIA with a credential evaluation from an accredited firm confirming that the foreign degree is the equivalent of a BA/BS and/or MA/MS degree conferred by a U.S. college or university.

  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

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