Technical Careers

We are an Agency where technology drives our mission. Few organizations can offer comparable experiences in such a wide range of disciplines. By coordinating and utilizing expertise within every field, we can respond to threats with speed and accuracy. Please visit cia.gov/careers, to view all job opportunities currently available.

Major Duties

40+ technical career tracks, such as Project Management Engineer, Analytic Methodologist, Data Lifecycle Specialist, Data Engineering, Data Science, IT Engineer, Tech Researcher, Tech Targeting Analyst – Operations and Research, Tech Developer, etc.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. CIA has a variety of technical opportunities; all candidates should possess the following attributes: Patriotism Integrity Strong communication skills Critical thinking skills Ability to multi-task Creativity Ability to work within a team Sound time management Initiative Self-awareness General Minimum Qualifications (dependent on position) Experience in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) related field, such as: Computational social science Computer science Artificial intelligence Data analytics/management/science Information Science/Management/Technology Economics Engineering (Computer/Network/Software/Systems) Geospatial analysis Mathematics Operations research Quantitative Science Statistics Leadership abilities Problem solving skills Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation General Desired Qualifications (dependent on position) Previous experience in related fields Knowledge/Experience in programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, etc.) Knowledge/Experience in data manipulation (structured/unstructured), ETL, etc. Knowledge/Experience in data processing, triaging, mining, categorization, organization Knowledge/Experience in Full lifecycle development (data/network/infrastructure) Knowledge/experience in technical areas of interest Ability to adapt to changing requirements and short suspense deadlines Success working in and leading teams

Education

Bachelor's degree preferably in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field. At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Promotion Potential

GS-15

How You Will Be Evaluated

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Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Current federal employees — competitive service
• Current federal employees — excepted service
• Open to the public

Required Documents

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How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and other opportunities; you may express interest in up to four jobs.

What to Expect Next

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs.

About the Agency

We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/.