Work at CIA: CIA Jobs
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About CIA
The
Central Intelligence Agency was created in 1947 with the signing of
the National Security Act by President Harry S. Truman. The act also
created a Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) to serve as head of
the United States intelligence community; act as the principal adviser
to the President for intelligence matters related to the national security;
and serve as head of the Central Intelligence Agency. The Intelligence
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 amended the National Security
Act to provide for a Director of National Intelligence who would assume
some of the roles formerly fulfilled by the DCI, with a separate Director
of the Central Intelligence Agency.
General Michael V. Hayden, USAF, became Director of the Central Intelligence
Agency on May 30, 2006.
The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency serves as the head of
the Central Intelligence Agency and reports to the Director of National
Intelligence. The CIA director's responsibilities include:
- Collecting intelligence through human sources and by other appropriate
means, except that he shall have no police, subpoena, or law enforcement
powers or internal security functions;
- Correlating and evaluating intelligence related to the national security
and providing appropriate dissemination of such intelligence;
- Providing overall direction for and coordination of the collection
of national intelligence outside the United States through human sources
by elements of the Intelligence Community authorized to undertake such
collection and, in coordination with other departments, agencies, or
elements of the United States Government which are authorized to undertake
such collection, ensuring that the most effective use is made of resources
and that appropriate account is taken of the risks to the United States
and those involved in such collection; and
- Performing such other functions and duties related to intelligence
affecting the national security as the President or the Director of
National Intelligence may direct.
The function of the Central Intelligence Agency is to assist the Director
of the Central Intelligence Agency in carrying out the responsibilities
outlined above.
To accomplish its mission, the CIA engages in research, development,
and deployment of high-leverage technology for intelligence purposes.
As a separate agency, CIA serves as an independent source of analysis
on topics of concern and also works closely with the other organizations
in the Intelligence Community to ensure that the intelligence consumer—whether
Washington policymaker or battlefield commander—receives the best
intelligence possible.
As changing global realities have reordered the national security agenda,
CIA has met these challenges by:
- Creating special, multidisciplinary centers to address such high-priority
issues such as nonproliferation, counterterrorism, counterintelligence,
international organized crime and narcotics trafficking, environment,
and arms control intelligence.
- Forging stronger partnerships between the several intelligence collection
disciplines and all-source analysis.
- Taking an active part in Intelligence Community analytical efforts
and producing all-source analysis on the full range of topics that affect
national security.
- Contributing to the effectiveness of the overall Intelligence Community
by managing services of common concern in imagery analysis and open-source
collection and participating in partnerships with other intelligence
agencies in the areas of research and development and technical collection.
By emphasizing adaptability in its approach to intelligence collection,
the CIA can tailor its support to key intelligence consumers and help
them meet their needs as they face the issues of the post-Cold War World.
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Careers at CIA
There's no other career like a CIA career.
The work at CIA is truly that of the nation. Find your next career
opportunity in CIA list of open positions. CIA needs, and these
postings, change frequently.
Learn more about CIA career paths and view the available opportunities
below or on career-specific pages: Scientists, Engineers and Technology,
Clandestine Services, Language Opportunities, Analytical Opportunities
and Support Services.
- All applicants must successfully complete
a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an
extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.
- To be considered suitable for Agency employment, 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may
be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of
the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best
interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you
to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in
a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this
topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing.
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Analytical Positions
Think ahead for your nation.
At the CIA, we provide finished intelligence to policymakers for
decisions of national importance. Our analysts are skilled
subject-matter experts who study and evaluate information from many
sources. From this information, they develop useable and meaningful
intelligence assessments for the highest levels of government. CIA
analysts monitor and assess foreign political developments, leadership,
economic issues, military threats and science and technology.
Analytic Methodologist
Cartographer
College Students - Analytical
Counterintelligence Threat Analyst
Counterterrorism Analyst
Economic Analyst
Graphic Designer - Interactive Multimedia Emphasis
Intelligence Collection Analyst
Leadership Analyst
Medical/Health Analyst
Military Analyst
Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program - (PRISP)
Political Analyst
Psychological/Psychiatric Analyst
Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst
Targeting Analyst
Technical/Targeting Analyst
Clandestine Service
Make a world of difference.
The CIA’s Clandestine Service is the cutting-edge of American
Intelligence. It is an elite corps, providing vital information needed
by US policymakers, the military and law enforcement services to protect
the national security interests of the American people. For the
extraordinary person who wants more than just a job, the Clandestine
Service offers a unique career — a way of life that challenges the
deepest resources of an individual’s intelligence, self reliance and
responsibility.
Field-based Clandestine Opportunities:
Core Collector:
Operations Officer
Collection Management Officer
Professional Trainee Program
Washington-based Clandestine Opportunities:
Paramilitary Operations Officer/Specialized Skills Officer
NCS Language Officer
Other Opportunities:
Operational Psychologist
Language Positions
Speak the language of intelligence as a CIA
linguist.
The ability to foster the acquisition and maintenance of foreign
language skills is an imperative at the CIA because of the global nature
our intelligence gathering efforts. Individuals with superior language
skills can contribute to our mission of protecting America through
research, examining foreign media and teaching critical language skills
to others within the agency. It is an opportunity to leverage your
unique skills through a meaningful career for the good of the nation.
College Students - Foreign Language Positions
Open Source Officer (Foreign Media Analyst)
Foreign Language Instructors
NCS Language Officer
Scientists, Engineers & Technology
Technology so advanced, it’s classified.
In today’s world of ever-changing challenges, it is more important than
ever for the CIA to stay ahead of fast-paced global technology
developments. The classified work we are presently undertaking allows us
to meet the Agency’s foreign intelligence mission through leadership in
a wide range of scientific and technical disciplines. This is truly a
unique opportunity for scientific and engineering experts to look beyond
a commercial, product-driven mindset to goal-oriented, highly focused
work of significant national importance.
Scientists & Engineers
College Students - Scientists, Engineers & Technology
Electrical Engineer
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Operational Psychologist
Program Management Engineer
Research Scientist
Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst
Security Engineer
Systems Engineer
Technical Operations Officer
Technical Security Officers
Technical/Targeting Analyst
Information Technology
College Students - Support Services
Enterprise Systems Engineer
Information System Security Officer
Occupational Medicine & Psychological Services
Clinical Psychologist
Medical Officer
Occupational Health Nurse
Physician Assistant
Research Psychologist
Support Services
Contribute to a mission of importance.
It takes a wide variety of highly talented professionals to meet the
CIA’s mission. In fact, the range and variety of our professional
positions are extensive — from attorneys to graphic designers to
mechanics. No matter which of the 50 different career disciplines you
choose to work in at CIA, you will be certain play a vital role in the
national security of our nation every day. There is no better place to
use your skills and talents for the sake of your country.
Attorney
Auditor
Auditor - Info Systems
Bookbinder
Center For The Study Of National Reconnaissance Internship
Clinical Psychologist
College Students - Support Services
Contracting Officer - Developmental
Contracting Officer - Full Performance
Contracting Officer - Senior
Contract Specialist - Entry Level
Digital Imaging Technician
Educator/Instructional Designer
Enterprise Systems Engineer
Facilities Support Project Manager - Entry/Developmental
Finance Assistant
Finance Resource Officer
Foreign Language Instructors
Geographer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer - Interactive Multimedia Emphasis
Human Resource Administrator
Human Resource Officer
Information System Security Officer
Investigator/Special Agent
Librarian
Local Courier
Logistics Officer - Operational
Medical Officer
Mission Support Administrator
Multimedia Specialist - Full Performance - CIA University
NRO Acquisition Cost Estimator
NRO Acquisition Program Analyst
NRO Auditor
NRO Finance Officer
Occupational Health Nurse
Office of General Counsel
Paralegal
Physician Assistant
Prepress Specialist
Press Operator
Research Psychologist
Security Engineer
Security Protective Officer
Social Psychologist
Summer Law Clerk
Support Officer
Technical Security Officers
Source: CIA Web Site (
https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html
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