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Summary
Technical Developers analyze requirements, propose solutions, conduct engineering analyses, manage development activities, and transition systems to full operation.
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
12/23/2021 to 12/22/2022
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Salary
$60,129 - $159,286 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 14
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
14 - GS 9/1 to GS 14/10
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Announcement number
DEST-11269358-22-CB
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Control number
628605800
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
U.S. citizens (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible). This job requires a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
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Duties
As a Technical Developer for CIA, you will drive critical engineering programs and turn user needs into successful development and production programs. You will analyze requirements, propose solutions, conduct engineering analyses, manage development activities, and transition systems to full operation. You will also define baseline project scope and conduct acquisition planning and source selection.
Your technical, business, and people skills are key to keeping these technical projects up and running in a dynamic work environment.
Specific responsibilities for Technical Developers include:
- Define architecture and allocate requirements
- Develop and execute system engineering management processes
- Identify inter-segment system problems and risk mitigation and coordinate/manage the resolution process
- Lead technical exchange meetings and attend change control board meetings
- Lead configuration management process
- Conduct efficient, thorough reviews at program control gates
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must apply online, while in the United States.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national U.S. 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.
- CIA is a drug-free workforce. The issue of illegal drug use is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace etc.)
- Material Science
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Physics
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Additive manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping
- Advanced data recovery from damaged storage media
- Advanced digital data recovery
- Analog design and circuits
- Battery and power technology
- CAD/CADD drafting and design technology
- Digital Signal Processing design and programming
- Fabrication skills in a Prototype Environment Project/program management
- Fiber optics and cable communications
- Graphic design and visual communication
- Industrial design and fabrication
- Network security and engineering
- Programming (C, C++, Internet, Windows 3.X/95/NT applications development, interrupt processing/service routines, device drivers, RS-232 communication applications)
- Project/program management
- Signal processing and analysis
- Software Reverse Engineering
- Systems Architecting
- Systems Engineering
- Prototype design and fabrication
- Audio design and circuits
- Voice/data communications (satellite, RF, wireless and telecommunications networks)
- Self-starter attitude with initiative
- Creativity
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to work independently and in a group
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
- Advanced degree
Education
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace etc.)
- Material Science
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Physics
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Additional information
For more information on CIA careers and correct salary rates, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers
CIA Benefits: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-developer/
Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
- Resume.
- Unofficial transcripts for any school attended in the past three years.
- A cover letter (one page) in which you specify your qualifications for this position. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- CAREERS@ucia.gov
- Address
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Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US
Next steps
Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.
If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.
Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
- Resume.
- Unofficial transcripts for any school attended in the past three years.
- A cover letter (one page) in which you specify your qualifications for this position. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- CAREERS@ucia.gov
- Address
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Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US
Next steps
Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.
If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.
Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Learn more about
Central Intelligence Agency
The Directorate of Science and Technology (DST) applies innovative, scientific, engineering, and technical solutions in support of our foreign intelligence mission. They use their specialized expertise to confront intelligence problems with effective targeting, bold technology, and superb tradecraft.
Learn more about the Directorate of Science and Technology at https://www.cia.gov/about/organization
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- CAREERS@ucia.gov
- Address
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Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US