Agency-wide Requirements
All applicants must be:
- U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)
- At least 18 years of age
- Willing to move to the Washington, DC area
- Able to complete security and medical evaluations
- Registered for the Selective Service
About the Job
As a Logistics Officer, you will provide a full range of logistics and supply chain support and expertise to our mission partners both domestically and abroad. The work includes managing and executing full-scope logistics and supply chain processes in support of Agency mission objectives; employing excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and leverage networks; proactively anticipating mission needs and operational requirements; utilizing critical thinking and logistics principles to offer solutions, alternatives, and sound guidance; and evaluating, redesigning, and implementing logistics and supply chain processes for mission support.
A career as a Logistics Officer provides the opportunity to serve wherever the mission requires, including worldwide deployment to sometimes austere environments to meet short and long-term organizational requirements.
Who You’ll Work With
At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.
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What You’ll Get
Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.
As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Industrial Distribution
- Industrial Engineering
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation
- Or, seven (7) years relevant work experience in the military or private sector with an emphasis in logistics, transportation or business experience
- Successful Logistics Officers must also demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal effectiveness
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent customer engagement
- Initiative
- Accountability for results
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work both independently and as a team
- At least a 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation