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Summary
As an Operations Officer for the CIA, you will focus on clandestinely spotting, assessing, developing, recruiting, and handling non-US citizens with access to foreign intelligence vital to US foreign policy and national security decision makers. You will be expected to build relationships based on rapport and trust using sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to assess character and motivation.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
10/19/2020 to 10/18/2021
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Salary
$61,519 - $93,638 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
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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 - 50% or Greater.
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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
11 - GS-9 to GS-11.
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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-10931512-21-CB
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Control number
581932300
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
US Citizens (dual national US citizens are eligible). This job requires a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
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Duties
Operation Officers spend most of their careers serving in multi-year assignments in a variety of overseas locations. As such, all Operation Officers must be able to be medically cleared for world wide deployment. All Operations Officers address a highly diverse and dynamic set of intelligence requirements on country- and region-specific issues, as well as transnational issues such as counterterrorism, counter proliferation, and cyber.
All Directorate of Operations (DO) officers are hired at an entry level and train as they are expected to work - as one team. Operations Officers begin their careers spending one to two years learning the foundations of clandestine operational tradecraft via classroom training, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience gained through a series of interim assignments. Following successful completion of the foundational training, each DO officer will transition into advanced training activity to prepare them to serve effectively in their respective career occupational specialty.
This position requires a 5-year Contract Term Agreement.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US citizenship required (dual national US citizens are eligible).
- All positions require relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- All applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a 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 US college or university).
- GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred.
- Personal integrity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Action- and results-oriented
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA and the Directorate of Operations.
- 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.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to deal with individuals from all cultures and backgrounds.
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a 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 US college or university).
- GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications of the specific position to which you are applying.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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 only):
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees
- Cover letter: please describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and aspirations not evident from your resume, that make you a good candidate for the Directorate of Operations (1 page)
- Qualifications Supplement - in a separate PDF attachment address the following questions:
- Why does a career in public service appeal to you (1 paragraph)
- Why do you wish to work for the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph)
- Other than the Directorate of Operations, what other career options are of interest to you (1 paragraph)
- Describe one thing from your academic, military, or professional background that has prepared you for success in the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph)
- Complete this thought: "I do my best work when..." (1 paragraph)
- Describe a time when you did not succeed, professionally or academically, and what you learned from that experience (2 paragraphs)
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
Search over 100 Careers or View all Jobs to see our employment opportunities.
For more information about what to do before, during, and after you apply for a job at CIA, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers
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.
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 only):
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees
- Cover letter: please describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and aspirations not evident from your resume, that make you a good candidate for the Directorate of Operations (1 page)
- Qualifications Supplement - in a separate PDF attachment address the following questions:
- Why does a career in public service appeal to you (1 paragraph)
- Why do you wish to work for the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph)
- Other than the Directorate of Operations, what other career options are of interest to you (1 paragraph)
- Describe one thing from your academic, military, or professional background that has prepared you for success in the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph)
- Complete this thought: "I do my best work when..." (1 paragraph)
- Describe a time when you did not succeed, professionally or academically, and what you learned from that experience (2 paragraphs)
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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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers
Search over 100 Careers or View all Jobs to see our employment opportunities.
For more information about what to do before, during, and after you apply for a job at CIA, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Central Intelligence Agency
The Directorate of Operations (DO) strengthens national security and foreign policy objectives through the clandestine collection of human intelligence (HUMINT), and by conducting covert action as directed by the President.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- CAREERS@ucia.gov
- Address
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Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US