REFERENCE MANUAL TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

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REFERENCE MANUAL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
published by:
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL vii
GENESIS OF THE CIA 1
INDEX OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 3
RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY CENTER MAILING
ADDRESSES 9
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES 10
I. THE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM 11
II. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL
INTELLIGENCE 15
III. DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION 21
IV. DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE 45
V. DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS 53
VI. DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 59
COOPERATIVE AND GRADUATE FELLOW PROGRAMS 79
VII. A SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES 81
HIRING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR EMPLOYMENT 86
VIII. APPLICATION AND PROCESSING INFORMATION 87
GLOSSARY 91
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Introduction
This manual has been prepared as an aid to persons interested in career
opportunities in the Central Intelligence Agency. It provides information describing
the organizational structure of the Agency, the work environment and career
opportunities in the directorates and components of the Agency as well as an index to
assist interested persons in identifying employment opportunities that are consistent
with their academic discipline.
A map is included which locates our decentralized Recruitment Activity Centers
and the area of responsibility of each; the mailing address of each Center is included.
Applicants should mail their resumes to the Center in which they reside. The Central
Intelligence Agency responds to every resume that is received from applicants.
It is our hope that this aid will prove useful in familiarizing placement directors
and job seekers with the Central Intelligence Agency and our multidisciplinary
personnel requirements.
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How To Use This Manual
Study the Table of Contents, then get an overview of the Agency by studying the
structure of the Director of Central Intelligence Command Responsibilities. When
you have this organizational structure in mind you will understand the relationship of
the four directorates, their interdependency and their separate functions, as well as
the diversity of the Agency in the allocation of manpower resources in the pursuit of
excellence in accomplishing our mission.
Turn to the section "The Genesis of the Central Intelligence Agency." This
section acquaints you with how and why the Central Intelligence Agency was created,
the legal and statutory provisions for its existence and the specific mission with which
it is tasked.
The accomplishment of our mission is delegated by the Director of Central
Intelligence to the four directorates, each of which is responsible for a different
function. Read the comments prepared by each directorate and component and
ascertain where you feel your talent, ability and training would be best invested in a
career with the Central Intelligence Agency. Turn to the Index of Disciplines, find
your major field of study and note the directorates where your discipline is
mentioned. With this you can study the information on the offices where people with
your academic discipline are employed.
If you decide you want to be considered for employment by the Central
Intelligence Agency turn to the map that delineates the areas of responsibility of each
of our Recruitment Activity Centers along with the mailing addresses. Mail your
resume to the appropriate office where you reside. You will receive a response.
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THE GENESIS OF
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
The United States has carried on foreign intelligence activities since the days of
George Washington, but only since World War II have they been coordinated on a
government-wide basis.
Even before Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was concerned about
American intelligence deficiencies. He asked New York lawyer William J. Donovan
to draft a plan for an intelligence service. The Office of Strategic Services was
established in June 1942 with a mandate to collect and analyze strategic information
required by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and to conduct special operations not assigned to
other agencies.
During the War it supplied policymakers with essential facts and intelligence
estimates and often played an important role in directly aiding military campaigns.
But the OSS never received complete jurisdiction over all foreign intelligence
activities. Since the early 1930s the FBI had been responsible for intelligence work in
Latin America, and the military services protected their areas of responsibility.
In October 1945, the OSS was disbanded and its functions absorbed by the State
and War Departments. But the heed for a postwar centralized intelligence system
was clearly recognized. Eleven months earlier, Donovan, by then a Major General,
had submitted to President Roosevelt a proposal calling for the separation of OSS
from the Joint Chiefs of Staff with the new organization having direct Presidential
supervision.
Donovan proposed an "organization which will procure intelligence both by overt
and covert methods and will at the same time provide intelligence guidance,
determine national intelligence objectives, and correlate the intelligence material
collected by all government agencies."
Under his plan, a powerful centralized agency would have coordinated all the
intelligence services. He also proposed that this agency have authority to conduct
"subversive operations abroad," but "no police or law enforcement functions, either
at home or abroad."
Donovan's plan drew heavy fire. The military services generally opposed a
complete merger. The State Department thought it should supervise all peacetime
operations affecting foreign relations. The FBI supported a system whereby military
intelligence worldwide would be handled by the armed services and all civilian
activities under its own jurisdiction.
In response to this policy debate, President Harry S. Truman established the
Central Intelligence Group in January 1946, directing it to coordinate existing
departmental intelligence, supplementing but not supplanting their services. This was
all to be done under the direction of the National Intelligence Authority composed of
a Presidential representative, and the Secretaries of State, War and Navy. Rear
Admiral Sidney W. Souers, USNR, who was the Deputy Chief of Naval Intelligence,
was appointed the first Director of Central Intelligence.
Twenty months later, the NIA and its operating component, the CIG, were
disestablished. Under the provisions of the National Security Act of 1947 (which
became effective on 18 September 1947) the National Security Council and the
Central Intelligence Agency were established.
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Most of the statute's specific assignments given the CIA, as well as the
prohibitions on police and internal security functions, closely follow both the original
1944 Donovan plan and the Presidential directive creating the CIG.
The 1947 Act charged the CIA with coordinating the nation's intelligence
activities and correlating, evaluating and disseminating intelligence which affects
national security. In addition, the Agency was to perform such other duties and
functions related to intelligence as the NSC might direct. The Act also made the DCI
responsible for protecting intelligence sources and methods.
It was further stated that both the Director and the Deputy Director of Central
Intelligence were to be appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the
Senate. An amendment of 4 April 1953 authorized such appointments to be made
either from individuals in civilian life or from commissioned officers of the armed
services, either in active or retired status, provided that "at no time shall the two
positions . . . be occupied simultaneously by commissioned officers."
In 1949, the Central Intelligence Agency Act was passed supplementing the
1947 Act. Congress enacted additional provisions permitting the Agency to use
confidential fiscal and administrative procedures and exempting CIA from many of
the usual limitations on the expenditure of federal funds. It provided that CIA funds
could be included in the budgets of other departments and then transferred to the
Agency without regard to the restrictions placed on the initial appropriation. This Act
is the statutory authority for the secrecy of the Agency's budget.
In order to further protect intelligence sources and methods from disclosure, the
1949 Act exempted the CIA from having to disclose its "organization, functions,
names, officials, titles, salaries, or numbers of personnel employed."
Under these acts of Congress, the Director serves as the principal adviser to the
President and the National Security Council on all matters of foreign intelligence
related to the national security. CIA's responsibilities are carried out subject to
various directives and controls by the President and the NSC.
Today the CIA reports regularly to the Senate and House Select Committees on
Intelligence and the Senate and House Appropriations Committees.
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INDEX OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
(Identify your major discipline, note the directorate or directorates that hire people
with your major. Read the information in the section or sections designated to acquaint
you with the career in the Central Intelligence Agency compatible with your career
interests. If your major is not specifically listed do not let this deter you from inquiring).
CTP:
Career Training Program
_ DCI:
Office of the Director of Central Intelligence
I DA:
Directorate of Administration
Directorate' of Intelligence
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Directorate of Operations
Directorate of Science and Technology
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ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
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AGRONOMY
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ANTHROPOLOGY
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ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
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ARCHITECTURE
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ARCHITECTURE, NAVAL
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AREA STUDIES
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AUDIO-VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
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BIOCHEMISTRY
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BIOLOGY
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
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BOOK DESIGN
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BOOKBINDING
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BROADCAST ENGINEERING
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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CERTIFIED INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AUDITOR
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CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR
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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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CHEMISTRY
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CHEMISTRY, NUCLEAR
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
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CLIMATOLOGY
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COMMERCE
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COMMERCIAL ART
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COMMUNICATIONS
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COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS
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COMPUTER OPERATIONS
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
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DATA PROCESSING
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DEMOGRAPHY
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DESIGN, EXPERIMENTAL
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DIPLOMATIC HISTORY
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DRAFTING
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EARTH SCIENCE
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ECOLOGY
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ECONOMETRICS
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ECONOMICS
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ECONOMICS, AGRICULTURAL
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EDUCATION
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
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ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
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ELECTRONICS
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ELECTRONICS/TV
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ENGINEERING (not specified)
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ENGINEERING, AERONAUTICAL
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ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
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ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL
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ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL
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ENGINEERING, BROADCAST
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ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL
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ENGINEERING, CIVIL
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ENGINEERING, COMMUNICATIONS
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ENGINEERING, COMPUTER
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ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL
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ENGINEERING, ELECTRONIC
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ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
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ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS
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ENGINEERING, MARINE
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ENGINEERING, MATH/COMMUNICATIONS
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ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
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ENGINEERING, MINERAL
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ENGINEERING, NUCLEAR
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ENGINEERING, PETROLEUM
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ENGINEERING, PHYSICS
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ENGINEERING, SCIENCE
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ENGINEERING, SYSTEMS
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ENGINEERING, TECHNICIAN
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ENGLISH
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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FINANCE
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FINE ART
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FIRE PREVENTION, ENGINEERING
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEGREE
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
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FOREIGN STUDIES
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FORESTRY
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GENETICS
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GEODETIC SCIENCE
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GEOGRAPHY
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GEOPHYSICS
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GEOLOGY
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GRAPHIC ART
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
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GRAPHICS, COMPUTER
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HEALTH, PHYSICS
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HEALTH, RADIOLOGY
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HISTORY
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HUMAN RESOURCES MGMT
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HYDROLOGY
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INFORMATION SCIENCE/MGMT.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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ILLUSTRATION
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
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JOURNALISM
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JD (Doctor of Law/Jurisprudence)
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LAW
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LOGIC PROGRAMMING
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LOGISTICS ENGINEERING
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT/ENGINEERING
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MARINE, ENGINEERING
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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MEDICAL SCULPTOR
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METEOROLOGY
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MILITARY SCIENCE
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MINERAL ENGINEERING
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NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
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NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
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NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
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OCEANOGRAPHY
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OPERATIONS RESEARCH
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PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
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PHOTOGRAMMETRY
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PHOTOGRAPHIC SCIENCE
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES (not specified)
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PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT PROGRAM
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PHYSICS
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REMOTE SENSING
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SCIENCE (not specified)
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SCIENCE ENGINEERING
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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SOCIOLOGY
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Director of Central Intelligence Command Responsibilities
National
Intelligence H
Council
General
Counsel
Inspector
General
Office of
Legislative
Liaison
DCI
DDCI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY
STAFF.
Public Affairs
Office
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
for
OPERATIONS
Comptroller
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
for
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
for
INTELLIGENCE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
for
ADMINISTRATION
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Office of Research
& Development
Office of
Soviet Analysis
Office of Scientific
and Weapons Research
Office of
Medical Services
Office of Development
& Engineering
Office of
European Analysis
Office of Global Issues
Office of Security
Foreign Broadcast
Information Service
Office of Near Eastern &
South Asian Analysis
Office of
Imagery Analysis
'Office of Training -
& Education
Office of Current
Production and
Analytic Support
Office of
SIGINT Operations
Office of
East Asian Analysis
Office of Finance
Office of
Technical Service
Office of African &
Latin American Analysis
Office of
Central Reference
Office of Logistics
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Interpretation Center
Office of
Information Services H
Information Technology
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SECTION I
THE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM
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THE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM
The Career Training Program is the Agency's professional entry level program
designed to recruit, train, and develop the future leaders of the Agency and the
Intelligence Community. It is highly selective. It offers career opportunities in all
four Directorates (i.e. Collection, Analysis, Science & Technology and Admin-
istration). It provides broad exposure to a wide range of Agency programs through
lectures as well as intensive skills training. It enables the Career Trainee to gain
valuable work experience in a truly challenging environment with professionals who
are the best in a variety of fields.
The Career Training Program seeks applicants from a wide variety of academic
fields of study and life experiences. Candidates with majors in all academic
disciplines?Agriculture through Zoology?are welcome.
All qualified applicants have:
? First and foremost, the drive to achieve. They are oriented towards action and
results.
? Force of personality and a gift for dealing effectively with people.
? Bachelor's degree (at least) with a consistently high level of academic
performance.
? Exceptional skill in both written and oral communications.
? Impeccable standards of personal and professional ethics.
? U.S. citizenship. Maximum age 35 Upon entry on duty.
The Career Training Program curriculum involves approximately one year of
formal training and internship for each of its participants, depending on their
ultimate Directorate assignment. Career Trainees entering the Operations
Directorate can expect additional training as appropriate in foreign languages and
area familiarization to prepare them for overseas assignments.
Selection for the Career Trainee Program involves an extensive and interactive
assessment of each candidate, including multiple interviews and testing. The
assessment process is designed to insure the best possible match between the
capabilities and needs of the applicant and the requirements of the Agency. This
process takes time, but for those who succeed it has historically produced careers that
provide a high level of personal satisfaction and fulfillment.
Candidates are encouraged to apply four to six months prior to their availability.
Classes begin four times each year, i.e. January, April, July and September.
Send a resume and a letter describing your qualifications to the Recruitment
Activity Center in your area or:
Director, Career Trainee Program
P.O. Box 1925
Washington, D.C. 20013
All applications and inquires must be in writing.
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SECTION II
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
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DCI Area
The DCI Area consists of the Offices of the Director of Central Intelligence
(DCI), Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI), Executive Director, their
immediate staffs, and several independent offices.
The DCI is the primary foreign intelligence adviser to the President and the
National Security Council, the principal intelligence officer of the Government, and
the head of the Central Intelligence Agency. The DDCI is the DCI's principal
deputy; by law he acts for and exercises the powers of the DCI during his absence or
disability. The Executive Director is responsible for acting on behalf of the DCI and
the DDCI in the overall management of CIA. Although these offices are ordinarily
staffed by experienced personnel from within the Agency, some staff are recruited
externally by independent offices in the DCI Area and the History Staff in the
Executive Secretariat. Separate descriptions of opportunities in each of these offices
follow.
History Staff
Office of the Director
The CIA History Staff, in the Office of the Director of Central Intelligence, has
three principal objectives: to help preserve the Agency's historical records and
institutional memory, to provide a specialized reference service, and to research and
write the history of CIA. The Chief Historian is responsible to the Director of Central
Intelligence for developing and implementing the Agency's History Program.
The History Staff writes classified histories of CIA, its activities, development
and role in government. It is also CIA's principal point of contact for other U.S.
Government historical offices, especially those that need access to CIA records. As a
result of the CIA Information Act of 1984 the History Staff has an important role in
the Agency's new Historical Review Program, which reviews older records for
declassification and transfer to the National Archives. The History Staff is
responsible for liaison with the historical profession on this program, and for advising
on the selection of historically important records for declassification review.
The History Staff has a strength of four staff historians in addition to its Chief,
Deputy Chief and support personnel. Although these historians work principally on
extended historical studies, their duties also include a wide range of related work in
response to the needs of the Agency.
History Staff
Office of the Director
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
STAFF HISTORIANS: A Ph.D. degree (preferably in recent U.S. diplomatic or
military history) is required. Staff Historians work in the Washington, D.C. area,
writing classified histories of CIA. First-class historical research and writing skills
are required, while editing, archival or official history experience are desirable. Grade
range: GS-12 to GS-13.
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
The General Counsel is responsible for counseling the Director of Central
Intelligence on all legal matters relating to his leading role within the Intelligence
Community and his duties as head of the CIA. The General Counsel also is
responsible for advising CIA employees on legal issues concerning the conduct of
Agency activities.
When the responsibilities of the General Counsel and his role in CIA activities
greatly expanded in the 1970's, so did the size of the Office of General Counsel.
Partially as a result of this large expansion and the relative rapidity with which it
took place, the attorneys in the Office are relatively young. The majority of the
current staff have joined the Office either from private firms, or positions with the
U.S. military or other civilian government agencies, although about a fifth of the
attorneys have come to the Office directly out of law school or from a judicial
clerkship.
The background of the attorneys in the Office are quite diverse, with nearly half
having worked in some other profession either before or following law school. The law
schools represented in the Offices are also wide-ranging: nearly half of the attorneys
graduated from the University of Virginia, Georgetown, George Washington or
American University; the others graduated from a variety of law schools located
throughout the United States, including Boston University; Dickinson; Florida State;
Harvard; Santa Clara; Tulane; the Universities of Chicago, Iowa, Minnesota, North
Dakota, Utah and Wisconsin; Wayne State; William and Mary; and Yale. A number
of our attorneys were members of their law review or journal, and several hold
advanced degrees in law and related subjects.
The function of an attorney in the Office of General Counsel is primarily that of
in-house counsel, similar to many corporate law departments. Our job is to use the
law to protect secrets and, as such, much of our practice is aimed at preventing the
disclosure of information that will damage our national security. We also participate
in the defense of the CIA against attempts to obtain sensitive information and provide
counseling on the legality of activities which other components of the CIA wish to
undertake. In this role, CIA attorneys operate reasonably independently and are
assigned substantive responsibilities as soon as they demonstrate their capability to
handle those responsibilities. The nature of the assignments tends to be such that
attorneys work individually on specific matters and are responsible for all of these
matters. In addition to performing legal research, writing opinions, and drafting and
reviewing proposed regulations and legislation, attorneys serve as advisers to CIA
boards and panels, and represent the CIA in negotiations with federal, state and
private organizations. Although the Central Intelligence Agency has no independent
litigating authority, CIA lawyers participate extensively with Department of Justice
Attorneys in litigation involving the CIA.
The Office of General Counsel has a broad and diverse practice which is divided
into six substantive areas of responsibility; Intelligence Community Affairs,
Intelligence Law, Litigation and Legislation, Operations Support, Administrative
Law, and Logistics and Procurement Law. Assignments handled by these divisions
frequently involve substantive areas covering several legal subjects; thus, close
coordination among several of the Office's attorneys is required. Attorneys are
assigned to one of the six divisions, and from time to time are reassigned to other
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divisions depending on the Office's needs and an attorney's interests. Each division
handles a wide range of issues, some of which might very likely be encountered in a
legal practice outside the government.
The Office of General Counsel has no overseas positions, but has occasional
requirements for travel both inside and outside the United States. These trips
typically are for a few days, but occasionally span several weeks.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ATTORNEY ADVISOR: A J.D. is required. Attorneys will work in the Washington, ,
D.C. area in a comfortable office environment. Incumbent will provide legal advice to
CIA employees concerning the conduct of Agency activities. Grade range: GS-11 to
GS-15.
SUMMER CLERKSHIP/PART-TIME CLERKSHIP: Two years of law school must be
completed. Clerks will receive assignments from several Office divisions providing a
diverse summer experience. Grade: GS-09.
PARALEGALS: Paralegals must have received certification in a recognized
paralegal program. Incumbent will provide all legal assistance to the attorneys in the
Office. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-13.
LEGAL SECRETARIES: Secretaries must have passed the Agency shorthand (80
wpm) and typing (40 wpm) requirements, and have worked for an attorney for one
year. Grade range: GS-05 to GS-07.
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INSPECTOR GENERAL'S AUDIT STAFF
Responsible for both audits of financial compliance and electronic data
processing systems to assure that resources are used effectively to achieve Agency
objectives. Audit activity spans every component and program within the Agency. As
such, it provides auditors with a broad understanding of the intelligence professional
and a solid foundation for a successful career. Work assignments satisfy experience
criteria for CPA certification in some states, and for CIA, and CISA certification in
all states. Financial assistance is available for educational purposes.
The Audit Staff offers challenging and interesting audit assignments with some
worldwide travel (not more than 30% of each year) and excellent opportunities for
advancement both within the Staff and within other Agency career tracks.
The Audit Staff is based in the Washington, D.C. area. It reports directly to the
Agency's Inspector General who in turn reports to the Director, Central Intelligence.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AUDITORS: A Bachelors Degree in accounting, computer science, information
science, or equivalent is required. Desirable but not required: an MBA Degree;
successful completion of the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified
Information Systems Auditor), or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) examination.
Openings from entry level to persons with auditing experience. Grade range: GS-07
to GS-13 ($17,800 ? $37,600).
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SECTION III
DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
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THE DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
The Directorate of Administration is one of four major components of the
Central Intelligence Agency but its mission is the support of the entire Agency. The
Directorate provides the sustaining services needed by the CIA to function at peak
capacity and efficiency: communications, finance, logistics, medical, personnel,
security, training and education, information services and information technology.
Career opportunities are vast, diverse and challenging. Individual as well as
Directorate responsibilities require a continuous search for excellence and
improvement.
The Directorate is organized by function with ten (10) separate subgroups under
the Office of the Deputy Director for Administration (DDA).
OFFICE OF THE DDA
The Deputy Director, Associate Deputy Director and their staff provide
guidance and counsel on administrative matters to the DCI, DDCI, Executive
Committee and the other Deputy Directors as well as providing leadership and
direction to the DA components. Working under the auspices of the DDA are the
following directorate-level staffs and offices: Executive Officer, Special Support
Assistant, Information Officer, Management Staff and Career Management Staff.
The DA is organized functionally as follows:
The Office of Communications develops and operates the Agency's worldwide
secure telecommunications network. It supports a variety of intelligence-related
interagency programs. Communications systems engineers, programmers, and other
specialists work at the leading edge of technology to create new solutions to the
unique networking challenges of the Agency.
The Office of Finance develops and administers the financial accounting systems
and the financial operations of the Agency. This is a broad responsibility,
encompassing everything from payroll administration and maintenance of the
Agency's Accounting System to budget formulation and execution, funding, auditing,
banking operations, and the development of the Agency's financial procedures.
The Office of Information Services is the records manager of the Agency. It is
concerned with official records, usually in paper form, from their creation to their
ultimate disposition.
The Office of Information Technology operates one of the most modern
computer facilities in the world. As the central EDP support for all CIA activities,
projects range from large data base management systems and high-speed text search
to office-environment microprocessors and electronic mail. The frontiers of hardware,
software, and systems are pushed to new limits.
The Office of Logistics supports the Agency by procuring supplies, equipment,
and other necessary items. It arranges for packing, crating, warehousing, and
shipping of all material. It also operates the Agency's mail and courier system,
provides maintenance for Agency buildings, and runs the cafeterias.
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The Office of Medical Services plans, develops, implements, and directs the
Agency's extensive medical program. This includes the medical selection program for
applicants, exams and immunizations for employees and dependents going overseas,
preventive medicine, health education, emergency care, and much more.
The Office of Personnel determines and recommends policies, standards, and
procedures for position management; it guides and evaluates Agency personnel
management programs and actions. The Office records and reports personnel
transactions and personnel and position requirements based on human resource
planning and analysis. It operates a nationwide recruitment program and provides a
centralized benefits and services program.
The Office of Security develops, maintains and operates a comprehensive,
worldwide security program to protect Agency personnel, facilities, information, and
activities.
The Office of Training and Education develops and conducts comprehensive
training programs in clandestine operations, intelligence analysis, management,
languages, information science, and executive leadership.
The Management Generalist career subgroup employs, trains, develops, manages
and assigns Administrative Officers who provide broad administrative support to
components throughout the Agency.
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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Office of Communications (OC) provides secure, instant, and reliable
communications between CIA Headquarters and its facilities around the world. Our
global telecommunications network also supports elements of the diplomatic and
intelligence communities as well as many federal government agencies. Experience
gained from these assignments are professionally rewarding to the employee because
he or she will contribute at the leading edge of their particular technology. The
resources are available that allow them to function at the peak of their talents.
The Office of Communications is responsible for both the development and
operation of the global communications network. The sophisticated hardware,
software, and systems needed can seldom be purchased ready-made. So we decide
what is required and set forth the programs to get the job done. Our technical staff
members direct each program, control it, and contract with various private
corporations and academic institutions. Any remaining modifications are performed
by us.
OC employees, as a general rule, serve most of their careers overseas with their
family. Tours of duty at each overseas post are normally for three years. There are
numerous benefits while serving overseas such as free housing, utilities, schooling for
dependent children, post differential and other monetary benefits.
In short, the Office of Communications provides an outstanding personal and
professional opportunity for rapid career growth. We place a premium on an
employee's ability to think for himself, to think creatively, and to exercise sound
judgment.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ELECTRONIC ENGINEER: A B.S.E.E. Or its equivalent is required. An M.S. is
desirable. Serves as project manager for one or more companies in private industry in
developing communications systems within OC. Technical (R&D) positions are also
offered within this discipline. Most positions are located in the Washington, D.C.
area, however, ample opportunity to serve overseas will be available during a career.
Salary range: A graduating student with a BSEE would start in the low to mid
$20,000. Work experience will also be a factor in determining the starting salary not
to exceed $50,000.
COMPUTER SCIENTISTS: Programmers and systems analysts should have a B.S.
in Computer Science or equivalent. Employees support a wide range of computer-
based communications systems. The technology used in our network relies on
combination hardware/software systems ranging from single microprocessors to
complete clusters of medium-scale computers in a multi-tasking, multi-process
environment. They address a full range of operational, technical, and
communications security issues. Positions are located in the Washington, D.C. area.
Salary range: A graduating student with a BS in Computer Science will start in the
low to mid $20,000. Work experience will also be a factor in determining the starting
salary not to exceed $50,000
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ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS: An Associates Degree in electronics or equivalent
military or commercial experience is required. Applicants must pass a written four-
part electronic test covering basic electronics, RF communications, data
communications, and practical applications. Electronic technicians perform
maintenance on all electronic equipment in our communications network to include:
HF transmitters and receivers, digital terminal devices, cryptographic equipment,
satellite terminals, and computer systems. They also participate in all phases of
renovations and installations of communications facilities, including signal and power
wiring, emergency power, and air-conditioning. Approximately 30 per cent of the
employee's career will be served overseas at U.S. Government facilities. Starting
grade: GS-08 ($19,740 ? $21,056) depending on experience. Advancement to the
Journeyman Level GS-11 ($26,381) can be achieved within five years.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS: High school graduate or QED certificate
required. Applicants must have three years experience in the technical
telecommunications environment through military or commercial training.
Additionally, the applicant must possess the ability to send and receive Morse Code
at 12 WPM or pass a Morse Aptitude test, touch type at minimum of 30 WPM after
deduction of errors. Duties include the operation and maintenance of communications
center equipment, processing message traffic, Communications Security accounts,
and administrative skills. More than 50 per cent of the employee's career will be
overseas assigned to U.S. Government facilities. Starting salary: $18,544. Upon
successful completion of six months training; employee's salary will be increased to a
minimum of $19,796 or a maximum of $20,422, depending on how well the student
performs in training. Yearly increases are based on the employee's performance
without competition among peers.
ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS: Three years experience and training required on
diesel engines, power generators, and air conditioning systems. Responsible for the
operation and maintenance of electrical motors, switchgear, sensing devices, and
emergency power equipment, including diesel engines. Knowledge of the
Uninterrupted Power Service (UPS) is desirable. The world is divided into five
geographical communications areas with a large communications base station within
each area. Two to three Engineering Specialists are stationed at each of these
facilities, on a rotational basis, for three to four year tours. Each area headquarters is
responsible to the field stations for routine preventative maintenance and emergency
repairs of the emergency backup power systems. Frequent travel is involved in
performing the duties of this position. Starting salary: GS-09 ($21,804) with a
Journeyman Level of GS-11 ($26,381) which should be achieved within three years.
Further advancement is based on competition among peers.
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OFFICE OF FINANCE
MISSION
The Office of Finance (OF) is responsible for administering all financial
operations and the entire accounting systems of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
The OF mission includes development and maintenance of financial regulations and
procedures; performance of administrative, internal and industrial audits; worldwide
funding activities; and financial analysis and review of accounting and reporting
activities to ensure effective control of assets and liabilities, compliance with laws and
regulations, and full disclosure of the financial results of CIA activities for
management officials.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CHALLENGE
The CIA budget and its financial activities are classified, disclosure of which
would pose a threat to the scope, sources and methods of intelligence collection, and the
security of our nation. In order to provide proper checks and balances, these activities
are closely monitored by no less than four congressional committees and the Office of
Management and Budget. The trials and uncertainties engendered by such watchful
care are substantially offset by career possibilities available in the Office of Finance
that provide both stimulating challenge and personal reward.
The very nature of our organization presents many unique opportunities to
financial professionals. As a staff member, one could be responsible for developing and
maintaining sophisticated accounting systems, financial operations of a given region,
financial regulations and procedures, and implementing a variety of financial
agreements with other agencies. One can become involved with worldwide funding,
administer an extremely unique and complex payroll, audit commercial and industrial
contracts, or perform a variety of administrative and internal tax audits. Finance
officers formulate and execute the CIA budget at the Office, Directorate, and Agency
levels. One truly unique aspect of serving as a financial professional is the opportunity
for assignment to any CIA component in the Washington, D.C. area, throughout the
United States, or around the world. The Office of Finance hires a person for a career?
not just a job. The rotation policies of the Office of Finance allow, and encourage, a
professional to grow in diversity and expertise as well as serve in many different
components.
Training, as an essential ingredient to professional development, is heavily
emphasized to prepare the individual for a succession of challenging assignments. If
one has an aptitude for computers, we will develop it?both on large systems and
through the application of personal computers. On-the-job training is complemented by
courses within the Agency, university courses, and courses from public and private
institutions.
The individuals we need are those who can accept challenges and change direction
quickly; who are interested in travel and can be consultants when visiting overseas
operations; who can live overseas and accept responsibility for all financial operations;
who can work independently, yet contribute to the team effort of the Agency; who
relate well to other professionals; and who have the ability to communicate both orally
and in writing.
Rarely, in either industry or academia, do financial professionals have such a
variety of complex, important, and career enhancing responsibilities. The individual's
ability to be creative will be fully used as we consistently look for new and better
methods to serve an exciting customer?the Central Intelligence Agency.
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GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FINANCE ASSISTANT: A Bachelor's degree is required. Financial Assistants work
in the Washington, D.C. area. Officers perform basic finance and budget functions
under supervision of a section chief. The work typically consists of pre-audit, review,
reconciliation, and coding documents (accountings, claims, vouchers, etc.) for data
entry; reviewing periodic reports for accuracy and integrity of data; compiling
financial and budgetary data in support of budget submissions; monitoring General
Ledger accounts; handling large sums of money. Entry level openings. Grade range:
GS-07 to GS-09.
BUDGET OFFICER: A Bachelor's degree is required. Predominantly budget and
planning-oriented individuals work in the Washington, D.C. area. Limited
opportunities exist for overseas assignment. Officers develop and coordinate program
and budget submissions for major CIA components; participate in the development of
programs and long-range estimates; and convert plans and objectives into specific
resource requests. Additionally, they monitor budget execution, develop and
recommend funding level changes, and reprogram budget packages as appropriate.
Openings are commensurate with experience. Grade range: GS-11 to GS-15.
SYSTEMS OFFICER: A Bachelor's degree is required. Systems specialists work in
the Washington, D.C. area and perform temporary assignments overseas. Officers
participate in design, development, testing, and implementation of major ADP
applications in accounting, pay, travel, and resource management. Also work is done
with stand-alone systems applications using personal computers and word processing
equipment. Openings are commensurate with expertise and experience. Grade range:
GS-07 to GS-15.
FINANCE OFFICER: A Bachelor's degree is required. Responsible financial
support personnel work in the Washington, D.C. area with good possibilities of two-
to-three year overseas assignments or to locations in the United States. Officers
participate in, and are responsible for, control and coordination of day-to-day budget
execution and sound fiscal management of resources for various CIA components in
the Washington, D.C. area and field installations worldwide. Duties frequently
include responsibility for supervising and assisting in development, coordination, and
presentation of program and budget submissions and, particularly at field
installations, one or more general support functions such as personnel, security, and
logistics. Assignments are commensurate with experience. Grade range: GS-11 to
GS-15.
AUDITOR: A Bachelor's degree is required. Business accountants work in
numerous temporary assignments in many areas of the United States including base
locations in the Washington, D.C. area and on the West Coast. Officers perform
surveys of contractors' accounting systems and financial condition; cost analyses of
contractors' proposals; audits of CIA industrial contracts; and provide technical
financial advice to Agency contracting officers. A CPA certificate is desirable.
Openings range from entry level to persons with commercial audit experience. Grade
range: GS-07 to GS-15.
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OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES
MISSION
The Office of Information Services (OIS) plans and manages the Agency
Information Management Program, coordinates and responds to public requests under
the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, implements Executive Order 12356
concerning national security classification and declassification of Agency records and
other information, and maintains the Agency regulatory system. The goals and
objectives of OIS are focused on the management and control of Agency information
through professional expertise and the application of advanced techniques and
automated information management systems. In furtherance of its goals and objectives,
OIS continues to:
a. develop an efficient, cost effective Agency Information Management Program
which provides for controls over the creation, maintenance, use, and disposition of
all Agency information;
b. improve the efficiency and responsiveness with which the Agency processes
requests submitted by the public under the Freedom of Information and Privacy
Acts and the mandatory review provisions of Executive Order 12356;
c. improve the efficiency of the classification review of permanent record
material over which the Agency has classification jurisdiction, including materials
held in the files of other U.S. Government agencies; and
d. improve the management of the Agency's regulatory system which included
the processing, coordination, publication, and distribution of all headquarters and
field regulations, handbooks, notices, and employee bulletins.
Opportunities to serve overseas are limited and are normally two years in duration.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CHALLENGE
The vast majority of OIS positions are in the Washington, D.C. area. Entry level
positions are normally in registries or other processing points where vast amounts of
information (which is normally in hard copy format) are handled and processed. The
pace is normally fast and often hectic. The setting is an office-like environment. Most
employees use a computer terminal daily. There is also frequent physical movement as
physical couriering of information is often required.
As an employee progresses, supervision of others becomes the norm. The more
senior positions continue to work in an office-like setting but require that more time be
spent in programming, planning, interaction with others and in the management of
work-flow. The outcome of the work has impact Agency-wide.
Throughout the course of a career, there will be considerable training and
developmental opportunities. During the early stages of a career, these opportunities will
be directly job related and will progress into those that are more professionally oriented.
Professional association membership, attendance at professional conferences and
symposiums is encouraged.
The challenge for an individual joining OIS will be to develop ways of handling
information more efficiently. Examples of possibilities will be miniaturization,
developing storage systems that accept electronic information directly from the
originator and allow retrieval in the same electronic format, or, the elimination of
duplicative services.
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GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INFORMATION CONTROL CLERK: This entry-level position provides for
developmental training in the registry, records management, and information
handling fields. Training will include: automated records; the creation, use,
maintenance, and disposition of records; micrographics; and various Agency
computer courses. Advanced training beyond high school is preferred in computer
science, business, library science or medical records services. Grade range: GS-05 -
GS-06.
INFORMATION CONTROL ASSISTANT: A Bachelor's Degree or two-year degree,
with study emphasis as listed above, is preferred. At this level the individual will be
responsible for the control and accountability of documents, creating and maintaining
files, and determining the distribution of documents both manually and by computer
systems. In some cases the individual will be responsible for supervising, planning,
directing and controlling the work of registry personnel. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-
09. Only limited overseas opportunities are available at this level.
RECORDS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Bachelor's Degree required with study
emphasis in computer information systems, information science, business information
management systems, management information systems, library science, or medical
records services. Relative work experience is beneficial. The incumbent is responsible
for establishing procedures based upon the Agency's Records Management Program
for the handling of documents; i.e., creating, storing, retrieving, disposing, etc., both
manually and electronically. Grade range: GS-09 to SIS. Only limited overseas
opportunities are available at this level.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ANALYST: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's
Degree preferred in fields outlined under Records Admin Officer. Relative work
experience beneficial. The incumbent provides Agency-wide records management
program guidance; analyzes the overall effectiveness of the Agency's records
management program; develops new methods, approaches, or procedures to resolve
complex records management problems; provides staff guidance to others; and,
maintains liaison with Government-wide bodies. Grade range: GS-12 to GS-15.
INFORMATION CONTROL OFFICER: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree
preferred in the fields outlined under Records Admin Officer. Incumbents are
responsible for the various facets of managing and handling the processing of requests
submitted by the public under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts and the
mandatory review provisions of Executive Order 12356. There is frequent contact
with the public and representatives of other Federal Agencies. Grade range: GS-11 to
SIS.
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OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (OIT)
OIT addresses one of the most challenging questions that faces government and
the private sector today?how to merge modern communication systems and modern
data processing functions. OIT was formed from portions of Offices of Security,
Communications, and all of the former Office of Data Processing. This consolidation
was a major step toward meeting the challenges of the Agency's information handling
needs?challenges that are expanding at an exponential rate along with today's
technologies.
OIT's three deputies?Management, Operations, and Development?encompass
domestic communications, central computer facilities and services, computer-based
applications development, teleprocessing services, computer security, professionals'
technical training, and myriad other services to the Agency and the Intelligence
Community. Anyone at CIA who works at a terminal, speaks on the telephone, or
observes the satellite ground communications network at Headquarters will see OIT
at work.
For every aspect . . . volume and timeliness, security and integrity, complexity
and accessibility ... our data processing requirements are some of the toughest in the
industry. The opportunity to develop a sophisticated understanding of modern
information handling is here.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ADP INSTRUCTOR: Duties include designing, developing and conducting courses
in all aspects of automated data processing. Incumbent should have a B.S. degree in
education or computer science and should also be skilled in instructional systems
design with strong verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Positions
at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels are available.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER: Working in a team environment, duties
include design development of batch and time sharing systems involving all phases of
software engineering. A B.S. degree in computer science with a B grade average is
required, and experience in design and development of software systems using
assembler language is desirable. Positions at the GS-08 to GS-11 levels are available.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST PROGRAMMER: Entry level programmers
develop and maintain applications programs in business, information and analytical
systems. Opportunities are available for advancement into project leader and
managerial positions. Requirements are a B.S. degree in computer science or
computer related field, with a B grade average and six to 12 months experience
derived from professional, co-op or academically related programming efforts.
Positions at the GS-08 to GS-13 levels are available.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ANALYST: Duties include network design and
development, interfacing with existing systems. Incumbent should be knowledgeable
in the techniques of software implementation of communication functions.
Requirements are a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or computer science mixture
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to include engineering courses, and experience with micro processors and interest or
experience in network design and data communications hardware. Positions at the
GS-11 to GS-13 levels are available.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: Duties include systems design and development, hands-
on testing, installation and technical support. Areas of growth include data
communication, microwave transmission, satellite communications, and telephone
switching, to list a few. Requirements are a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and
experience at the higher grade levels. Positions at the GS-08 to GS-13 levels are
available.
COMPUTER SECURITY SPECIALIST: Duties include the development and
implementation of comprehensive information systems security programs. A B.S.
degree in computer science or Management Information Systems, with related work
experience is required. Positions at the GS-11 to GS-13 levels are available.
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OFFICE OF LOGISTICS
The Office of Logistics provides the entire range of logistical support in the
execution of the Agency's mission. This highly diverse office maintains a multi-
faceted, complex procurement and contracting system responsible for obtaining a
wide variety of supplies, equipment and contract services; it also manages a real
estate and construction program which includes the acquisition, renovations,
maintenance and construction of Agency facilities. The packing, shipping, and
warehousing of material for all Agency components comes under this office's
jurisdiction, as well as responding to time critical printing and photography
requirements. The Office of Logistics also operates the Agency's mail and courier
system, motor pool and food service facilities.
Within this framework, the Office of Logistics employs a variety of personnel
who begin their careers in one of the four career disciplines; i.e., Procurement, Real
Estate and Construction, Supply, as well as Printing and Photography. Although
many officers spend their entire career in one of these functional areas, there are
others who, through career development, are able to assume a wide variety of
management positions in any of the Logistics disciplines. Entry level employees are
given a combination of formal and on-the-job training designed to integrate their
academic backgrounds with the highly unique logistics support provided to every
segment of the Central Intelligence Agency. We also sponsor individuals for entry
into the Directorate of Administration Career Training Program.
The Office of Logistics prides itself on challenging careerists to the greatest
extent possible early in their careers by placing them in positions having considerable
responsibility and challenge. Opportunities exist for junior and mid-level careerists to
serve overseas for brief periods of time or for two-year tours of duty.
Excellent opportunities for career advancement are available for logistics
careerists. Advancement is based solely on an employee's performance as compared
to others at similar levels with like responsibilities. A primary objective of managers
at all echelons in the Office of Logistics is to create an environment where careerists
can achieve their maximum career potential. This is done through a highly defined
performance evaluation system; assignments with ever increasing responsibility; and
strong commitment to training which continues throughout an employee's career.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ARCHITECTS: A B.S. Degree in Architectural Engineering or Bachelor of
Architecture is required. The incumbent will be involved in reviewing engineering
drawings, developing basic concepts for utilization of proposed structures, and
translating space needs into facilities layout and utilization plans. Salary range:
$24,000 (GSE-07) to $34,500 (GSE-12).
CONTRACT: OFFICERS: A B.A. Degree is required in Business Administration,
Industrial Engineering or other related fields. Contract officers will work in the
Washington, D.C. area. The incumbent will be involved in contract negotiation,
preparation, and administration of contracts for the procurement of materials,
supplies, equipment and services. Salary range: $18,000 (GS-07) to $38,000 (GS-13)
(entry level and to persons with DOD or other USG contracting experience).
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ENGINEERS?CIVIL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL: A B.S. Degree in
Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering is required. Engineers must be willing to
serve overseas. The incumbent will be involved with the planning, design,
implementation and supervision of new facilities construction, as well as renovation of
existing facilities. Salary range: $24,000 (GSE-07) to $34,500 (GSE-12).
PHOTOGRAPH/VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST: A B.S. Degree in
Photography, Television or Audio/Visual Communications is required. Work location
is the Washington D.C. area. The incumbent will be involved with micrographics,
B&W/color photographic process, mechanical/ computer-assisted graphic arts,
multi-media design and tele-production services. Salary range: $14,500 (GS-05) to
$27,000 (GS-11).
PRINTING APPRENTICE: A B.S. Degree in Printing Photography, Management
of Printing Systems or Typography/Book Design. Printing Apprentices will work in
the Washington, D.C. area. The incumbent will be provided intensive in-plant
apprenticeship training in all facets of printing?from composition to press to
binding. Salary range: $20,500 (Government printing wage schedule).
SUPPLY OFFICER TRAINEES: A B.S. Degree is preferred in a logistics field (i.e.,
transportation, logistics management, logistics engineering) but will also consider
Business Administration. Supply Officer Trainees must be willing to serve overseas.
The incumbent will be provided extensive developmental training in supply operations
(on-the-job and formal) to be followed by a position in Supply Division or an operating
component. Salary range: $18,000 (GS-07) to $22,000 (GS-09).
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OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES
The Office of Medical Services (OMS) is responsible for planning, developing,
implementing and directing the Agency's medical program. Services provided
include:
A medical selection program for applicants for Agency employment.
Medical examinations and immunizations for employees and dependents going
overseas.
Clinical services encompassing comprehensive programs in the areas of
clinical medicine, preventive medicine, health education, and emergency
health care.
Advisory, assistance in support of medical intelligence production.
A psychiatric program including diagnostic and preventive psychiatry,
psychiatric selection criteria, and psychiatric expertise in support of
intelligence production.
A full range of psychological services is provided including assessment of
applicants and employees, counseling services, and human factors support to various
projects.
Medical support to Agency components includes medical training; advice on
survival; health assessments; external liaison; and direction and support of the
overseas medical program, including overseeing the activities of and assisting all
medical personnel assigned outside the Washington, D.C. area.
GENERAL LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Regional Medical Officers are physicians who serve overseas and are responsible
for providing medical care, advice, guidance and support to employees and their
dependents who are located throughout the world. Starting salaries range from
GSM-14 through GSM-15, depending on qualifications. Physicians entering-on-duty
with the Agency are eligible for an annual $7,000-$10,000 bonus and are covered by
malpractice insurance for line-of-duty medical practice.
Psychologists provide the Agency with a broad range of applied psychological
services designed to enhance the effectiveness of the Agency as an organization. This
is accomplished primarily by offering programs and services which improve the
Agency's selection and utilization of its human resources.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM to select the best indi-
viduals for Agency employment and ensure the contemplated job assignment
matches the individual's intellectual abilities, work attitudes, vocational
interests, personality characteristics, and career aspirations;
COUNSELING SERVICES to provide the employee with information
which can be of value in making personal decisions of a career nature;
JOB PERFORMANCE RESEARCH to identify the psychological attri-
butes needed to perform successfully in a variety of Agency job settings;
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HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH to design and procure highly specialized
equipment which can be operated easily and efficiently;
ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES to provide Agency
management with the techniques needed to study and evaluate the
effectiveness of the Agency as an organization.
Starting salary is normally GS-12 to GS-13, depending on qualifications. A
Ph.D. or equivalent in the fields of clinical, research, industrial, counseling, or
personnel management psychology is required.
Medical Services Officers perform a large number of para-medical duties. These
include, but are not limited to, all phases of physical examination laboratory
screening; attending to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic illnesses and medical
emergencies; conducting survival, field medicine, CPR, and first-aid training;
establishing and operating independent duty dispensaries; and conducting health
surveys.
Starting salaries from GS-07 to GS-08, depending on training and experience.
Advancement to senior administrative or managerial positions is possible. A B.S.
degree as a physician's assistant or medical technologist, Associate degree in
medically related field, or equivalent military/civilian training is required. Civilian
physician's assistant or military independent duty corpsman experience is mandatory.
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
The Office of Personnel is a key component of the Central Intelligence Agency. It
is responsible for the entire range of personnel activities from developing,
recommending, monitoring and evaluating policies, standards, practices and procedures
for managing a large work force to developing, maintaining and administering a
comprehensive benefits program. Included in the range of activities are: providing
advice and guidance on personnel matters to Agency managers and employees;
authenticating, recording and reporting Agency position requirements and personnel
transactions; administering the position management, classification and compensation
programs, administering the Agency's Retirement and Disability Program; providing
analyses and statistical data on the Agency population and personnel flows;
administering the Suggestion and Achievement Awards Program; operating a
nationwide recruitment program; and operating a centralized employee travel and
relocation service for official travel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Develops, manages, and implements the Agency's equal employment opportunity
and affirmative action programs which prohibit discrimination based on age, color,
handicap, race, national origin, religion or sex. Develops and manages special emphasis
programs for the recruitment and advancement of minorities and women. Manages a
discrimination complaints systems for all employees and applicants.
Central Travel Services
Provides centralized travel, relocation and travel accounting services to Agency
employees.
Employment
Responsible for the recruitment, selection, screening and processing of all
applicants considered for employment with the Agency to include both full and part-
time employees as well as student trainees and graduate students. Operates ten separate
recruitment offices strategically placed in major metropolitan areas across the country
who maintain year-round contact with college and university placement officers within
their assigned region. Responsible for the Agency's advertisement campaign which is
designed to attract qualified applicants with a broad array of talent from every sector
and ethnic group across the country.
Employee Benefits and Services
Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and administering employee
benefits and services programs. Included are several key statutory and Agency-unique
benefits programs such as the CIA Retirement and Disability System (CIARDS) and
personal services contracting. Other benefit programs include Federal Employees
Compensation Act (FECA), the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHBP),
the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI), the Civil Service
Retirement System, the Agency's overseas medical program, the Agency's Domestic
Relocation Center, the Agency's overseas and domestic allowances entitlements, the
Agency's Voluntary Investment Program (VIP), and special life and accident
insurances. Employee services programs encompass casualty assistance, cash and
incentive awards, employee recreation activities, family employee liaison, educational
assistance for dependent children, employee assignment assistance and exit processing,
and retiree counselling and employment outplacement assistance.
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Policy, Analysis and Evaluation
Administers the Agency position management, classification and compensation
program, including the periodic surveying of Agency components to maintain equity
and integrity in Agency positions and grade structure. Develops, recommends,
monitors, evaluates and implements policies, standards, and procedures for personnel
planning, designing and implementing new information systems; researching,
analyzing and reporting statistical data on the Agency population using modeling and
forecasting techniques. Advises and assists Agency management and its employees on
matters of personnel management. Provides advice and guidance to managers in the
handling of adverse personnel actions and sensitive employee matters and takes action
as required.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PERSONNEL OFFICER (GENERALIST): Personnel Officers (Generalists) are trained
to perform the entire spectrum of duties in the personnel management area and may be
involved in many activities, including position classification, policy making, overseas
travel processing, employee benefits and services, and recruitment. Personnel Officers
can expect to advance and to assume increasing responsibility during the course of their
careers.
Preferred academic credentials are a BA or BS degree in Personnel Management,
Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology or Sociology.
Strong interpersonal skills are important as are solid analytical and writing skills.
Work experience in personnel, management, or related fields is also desirable. Starting
salaries range from GS-07 through GS-11, based on a combination of experience and
education.
OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST: An Operations Research Analyst develops
statistical analyses and reports and performs research related to personnel planning.
Staff papers cover estimates of personnel gains and losses, promotion flows, and
methodology studies. The analyst develops software programs for use in modeling,
forecasting and analysis and assists both the central office and operating component
personnel officers and managers. The final product could be short- or long-range
analytical reports and/or briefings.
Preferred academic credentials are a Masters degree in Operations Research,
Math, Statistics, or Computer Science. The ability to write for the non-technical
consumer is a must. Starting salaries range from GS-07 through GS-11, based on a
combination of experience and education.
POSITION MANAGEMENT OFFICER/COMPENSATION OFFICER: Position Man-
agement/Compensation Officers conduct job evaluation and position classification
studies which include analysis of classification systems; analysis of pay surveys external
to the Agency to determine the relationship of Agency pay practices to the
marketplace; and development of pay structures to achieve Agency goals. Assist in the
development of job evaluation/classification projects and brief senior and component
managers on the development, implementation and compensation policy issues involved
in the evaluation/classification programs.
Preferred credentials are a BA or BS in Personnel Management, Public or
Business Administration or Industrial Relations; experience in wage and salary
administration as a Job Evaluation Analyst; and familiarity with pay survey methods.
Interpersonal, analytical and writing skills are essential. Starting salaries range from
GS-07 through GS-11, based on a combination of experience and education.
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OFFICE OF SECURITY
The Office of Security is responsible for developing and maintaining a
comprehensive worldwide security program to protect Agency personnel, its
facilities, equipment, information and activities. These activities include the
administration of personnel, physical, technical, industrial and computer security
programs, as well as the development and maintenance of a comprehensive
security education program. Security careerists conduct security evaluations and
issue clearances for applicants and industrial contractors. This clearance process
includes field investigations, polygraph examinations, personal interviews and
periodic reinvestigations.
The Office of Security carries out a counterintelligence research program to
inhibit, prevent, or detect any penetration or provocation from foreign intelligence
organizations. The Office also maintains liaison with other Government agencies
on matters of mutual security concern.
Security Officers are trained through a system of formal training courses and
rotating assignments that provide exposure to a wide variety of security
disciplines. All Security careerists receive an initial extensive training program
covering orientation to the Office and training in the investigative process.
Specialized training is offered during a Security Officer's career in such fields as
polygraphy, industrial security, VIP protection and computer security.
The Office of Security encourages and supports the generalist concept.
Flexibility and willingness to accept a variety of positions in a variety of locations
are important requirements for the Security Generalist. A career in Security
involves rotating assignments in all of the security disciplines. During this career,
opportunities abound for travel, both foreign and domestic. Travel may be of
short duration?several days or weeks?or may entail a two or three year
assignment at a domestic or foreign location.
Challenging, exciting and unique opportunities are also available for
specialists in the electrical engineering and computer science fields. Electrical
Engineers in the Office of Security can extend their horizons beyond circuit
design, system engineering, contract monitoring and equipment test evaluation.
Engineers often design and develop a hardware system and then carry out the
operation in the field. There is an excellent training program, as well as
opportunity for overseas travel.
Computer Security Specialists are involved in the development and
implementation of comprehensive information systems security programs. There
is access to state-of-the-art computer system architecture, data base management
systems, communications networks and communications software, and office
automation projects.
Advancement in the Office of Security is rapid based upon demonstrated
ability and performance, including judgment, initiative, reliability, flexibility,
maturity and leadership potential. The journeyman can expect to rise to the GS-
13 level with movement into senior management positions based upon
demonstrated strong potential.
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GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SECURITY OFFICER GENERALISTS: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in the social
sciences, and excellent oral and written communications skills are required. Security
Officer Generalists will be required to serve in the Washington, D.C. area and at
domestic and overseas facilities. Incumbent will participate in the broad range of
security disciplines. Opening from entry level to persons with investigative experience.
Grade range: GS-07 to GS-13.
POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS: A Bachelor's degree along with graduation from an
American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited polygraph school is required.
Incumbent must have at least two years experience as an examiner. Polygraph
officers will serve both in Washington, D.C. and overseas and will be required to
travel both domestically and overseas on temporary assignment from several days to
several weeks. Incumbent will conduct polygraph examinations on staff and contract
applicants and employees. Grade range: GS-08 to GS-13.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS: A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
Engineering is required. Electrical Engineers will serve primarily in Washington,
D.C. but will be given opportunity for overseas travel. Incumbent will design and
develop a hardware system and then carry out the operations in the field. Excellent
training program available. Openings from entry level to persons with engineering
experience. Grade range: GSE-07 to GS-13.
COMPUTER SECURITY SPECIALISTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or
Information Management Systems and some related work experience required.
Computer Specialists will serve primarily in the Washington, D.C. area with
opportunities for some overseas and domestic travel. Incumbent will develop and
implement comprehensive information systems security programs. Openings from
entry level to persons with extensive computer experience. Grade range: GS-07 to
GS-13.
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OFFICE OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION
We design, research, and conduct training vital to American Intelligence. There
is a demand for this training. Last year, the Office of Training and Education (OTE)
conducted programs which were attended by more than half of all CIA employees.
The work we do requires energy and innovation. The programs we develop are
extensive and often unique. We train officers in clandestine activities, intelligence,
analysis, and information science so that they can collect and analyze information
vital to America's interests. We provide language training in 25 languages through
programs which vary from four weeks to 18 months.
Because current knowledge is essential in the CIA, we conduct courses in a wide
variety of technical disciplines for our scientists and engineers. We also develop
courses on topics of current international interest such as narcotics and terrorism. We
offer an Intelligence Analysts Program and a Career Trainee Program which are
among the most extensive and innovative training activities in government or
industry.
We train employees in the ,use of the Agency's rapidly expanding computer
system and are beginning to train employees in the use of computer graphics and
artificial intelligence.
We offer comprehensive programs, seminars, and workshops in management
techniques for executive and managers. We offer training programs for
administrative support staff and courses in communications skills.
We also arrange for CIA employees to pursue graduate studies in leading
universities. But we offer our own university courses as well. Last year over 200 CIA
staff members attended college-accredited courses given at our own offices by our
own staff. This program is held through the University of Virginia, which provides
academic credit.
There is a high level of energy at OTE. We are constantly anticipating
developments in technology and social research which affect our offerings. We are
continually responding to the shifting global concerns which become our focus. In the
Office of Training and Education, we are an integral part of the world of Intelligence.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INSTRUCTOR-MANAGEMENT/ADMIN: Master's degree or higher in the human
resource management field, English or Communication required; teaching and
management experience desirable. You will design new courses and administer
training in decision making, motivation, performance appraisal, supervisory
counseling, management communication, briefing techniques, instructional program
design and training trainers. These positions are in the Washington, D.C. area and
some require frequent trips out of town. Grade range: GS-11 to GS-13.
INSTRUCTOR-EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT: A Master's degree or higher in
Human Resource Development, (HRD) Developmental Psychology, or Education
with particular emphasis on adult training is required. Experience in teaching or
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organizing adult workshops and seminars or experience in HRD design is necessary.
Incumbent will design and conduct training in the areas of executive development,
professional development or introductory orientation. As part of the interdisciplinary
team, Instructors associate with members of their own fields as well as other
substantive experts in the government, private industry, and academia. These
positions are in the Washington, D.C. area. Grade range: GS-11 to GS-13.
INSTRUCTOR-INTELLIGENCE: A Master's degree or higher in Political Science,
Economics, International Relations, the Social Sciences or related fields as well as a
strong academic background and teaching experience at the college level are
required. Research and analysis in national security related areas is desirable. The
incumbent will serve as an Instructor in developing and presenting a block of
instruction on U.S. National Security policy working processes, factors and principles
affecting relations among nations, and analyzing political, economic and/or military
developments in countries and regions outside the U.S. In addition, these Instructors
carry out the full range of training activities including needs assessments, research,
course conceptualization, design implementation, and evaluation. As part of an
interdisciplinary team, Instructors associate with members of their own fields as well
as other substantive experts in the government, private industry, and academia. The
positions are in the Washington, D.C. area. Grade range: GS-11 to GS-12.
COMPUTER SKILLS INSTRUCTOR: A Bachelor's degree is required in Information
Science, Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related field. We are
looking for sharp people with computer skills and understanding, some experience
with designing and presenting technical course materials, strong user orientation,
some classroom teaching experience, and excellent communication skills. A desire to
teach is essential. Interest in computer based training is desirable. Incumbent will
plan and develop curriculum as well as prepare and present classroom lectures. Work
is in the Washington, D.C. area. Grade range: GS-09 to GS-11.
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MANAGEMENT GENERALIST
The Management Generalist career subgroup offers a career as unique as the
mission of our Agency?a career as an Administrative Officer. We select these
individuals carefully to provide broad administrative support to the employees of the
CIA in their efforts to collect, evaluate, and report on foreign intelligence.
Administrative Officers are key members of the management team and serve as
principal managers of the human and material resources of each component. They
are relied upon to develop new perspectives and directions in management practices,
often in response to complex, sensitive situations. While supporting Agency personnel,
assets, programs, and operations they perform or manage such diverse functions as
budget, accounting, personnel, security, logistics, training, and information
management. The paramount qualifications required are extensive experience or
knowledge of management principles, practices, methods, techniques, and skills in
integrating management practices with the goals and objectives of the Agency.
Flexibility toward assignments and a strong interest in overseas service are important
ingredients for success. Administrative Officers are provided extensive training and a
variety of work experiences. During the first year they attend the Career Training
Program to provide a broad understanding of intelligence work. They also receive
specialized training in the various DA disciplines. This training is interspersed with
several brief interim assignments designed to acquaint them, through experience,
with the challenging work performed in the other career disciplines. A period of full-
or part-time language training directed to a specific assignment or other specialized
training may follow.
After training is completed, the Administrative Officer is normally assigned
overseas for six to nine years. There then follows a mixture of Headquarters and Field
assignments with emphasis being placed on providing maximum exposure and
experience in support of a variety of Agency functions. The ultimate goal is senior
management positions where ability, training, and experience enable the
Administrative Officer to play an important role in the future of the Agency and our
country.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
M.B.A. or B.A. degree from a four-year college, and related work experience are
normally required. Areas of primary interest include Business, Public Admin-
istration, Personnel Administration, Operations Research, and other management
related fields. Candidates should have good analytic and problem solving skills, the
ability to communicate easily both orally and in writing, excellent interpersonal skills,
and potential supervisory talent. Interest in extended periods of overseas living
experience is desired. Entrance grade range is GS-08 through GS-1 I with progression
available to senior levels.
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DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE
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DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE
The Directorate of Intelligence (DI) is the CIA's analytical arm. What we do is
provide policymakers with facts and analysis about a wide variety of subjects that are
or will be of concern to them. We work on literally all significant issues worldwide. It
is here, in short, where all of the information available to the U.S. Government on
foreign affairs comes together, gets analyzed, and is written up into reports for
policymakers.
What data do we use? Some are collected by the most sophisticated technical
and clandestine means available. Some come from other departments in
government?State, Defense, Commerce, and Treasury, among others?and from
political officers and military attaches. And some come from open literature?the
national and foreign press, television and radio broadcasts, books, journals,
magazines, and so on. With a large and talented group of people, a massive amount of
information, and a concentration on supporting the intelligence needs of senior policy
officials, we are in a position to respond quickly to urgent needs or to undertake major
research on complex topics of long-term concern.
Who do we work for? Our directorate works first and foremost for the President,
other members of the National Security Council, and the NSC staff. Meeting the
intelligence requirements of these policymakers is a challenging process and a
dynamic one because needs change as the situation develops. We keep in touch at all
levels of the policy community to make sure that we are devoting attention to the
issues and topics that matter most to these consumers. We also depend on
policymakers to give us their own unique insights. All of this contact helps us "fine
tune" the system to get information we know policymakers need. And it helps us get
feedback?critical as well as favorable?on what we produce.
Perhaps here is the place to say that being in touch with policymakers and
supporting their needs does not equal telling them what they want to hear. As one of
our Office Directors said in a recent paper:
In judging the quality of analysis, a number of factors have to be considered.
Accuracy (on both facts and judgments) is one key ingredient. Timeliness is
another?if the analysis does not arrive before the critical U.S. decisions are
made, it serves no useful purpose. Effective delivery?a clear message forced
to the attention of the people who need it?is another essential. Finally,
objectivity is the characteristic that separates intelligence analysis from
advocacy or from catering to the policy preferences of our customers . . .
We try to take a multidisciplinary approach in most of the analysis we do. We
deliberately put people with different analytical specialities together?most of the
political analysts, the economists, and the military analysts on a given country sit
together, for example. When the problems are major and complex, we can bring
together people representing dozens of different analytical specialities and
subspecialties in our effort to make sure we have looked at all sides of the issue.
DI analysts are in touch also with analysts in other agencies in a variety of ways.
The articles we write for CIA's Daily are?and have to be?"coordinated" with
working-level analysts in other agencies of the Executive Branch that have
intelligence functions. We call this group of agencies and departments the
Intelligence Community. And the articles we write for the Daily reflect the views of
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the Community's principal members. Briefing teams are often made up of analysts
from several agencies, and on occasion two or more agencies may collaborate on
specific papers.
The DI also works with Community members in a more formal way through the
National Intelligence Council (NIC), which is part of the staff of the Director of
Central Intelligence. The Council is made up of members of the Intelligence
Community, other agencies of government, and the private sector. It includes
National Intelligence Officers (NIOs) who are responsible for guiding the
Community's production on certain regions or topics, and a small staff of analysts.
Among their functions, NIOs supervise the drafting of National Intelligence
Estimates, which are in-depth looks at key issues. DI officers are often principal
drafters of these papers. The NIOs are also responsible for alerting senior officials to
new developments that may pose a particular threat to U.S. interests.
What does our product look like? It takes many forms. Sometimes we write a
brief memorandum within hours to meet a "short fuse" request on a specific topic a
senior policymaker needs to know about. Other times we put together an assessment
with maps, charts, and photos to review developments on a subject of less immediate
interest to a policymaker. And on some subjects we may be engaged in lengthy
research that takes months to develop?but may or may not require a lengthy report.
Our daily task is a report for top policymakers that interprets foreign events and
trends of current interest.
Our publications include:
? a daily on foreign developments. The format for this publication has varied
over the years, but the analytical, writing, and publishing pressures are the
same.
-- Weekly, monthly, and quarterly periodicals on a variety of regional and
topical issues like the USSR, international economic and energy
developments, terrorism, and political instability
? Ad hoc reports from task forces or from our 24-hour operations center.
? Biographic publications on foreign leaders and other personalities.
? Research reports on everything from soup to nuts.
? Maps, maps, and more maps?ranging from the whole world to sections of
cities or mountain-top poppy fields.
? A raft of reference aids, including a "How To" for new analysts and our
own Style Guide.
We don't only write. We give oral briefings to a single policymaker or to a wider
audience on request. We also spend tours in other government departments and have
opportunities to travel abroad.
Travel and Training Opportunities. Most analysts work in Washington but
virtually all of them have opportunities to travel to the areas they are following. This
travel can be either for area familiarization?or refamiliarization?for a number of
weeks or months or it can be for an extended tour of duty overseas. We encourage
analysts to demonstrate analytical flexibility and offer you ample opportunities for
further training in your own discipline or in disciplines related to yours.
The Work Environment and How We Are Organized. The Directorate's
computer capacity is vast and we have a lot of experience with quantitative
methodologies that lets us manipulate large amounts of data that other government
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agencies may be unable to exploit. More and more, analysts and managers are
learning they can communicate faster with a computer terminal on their desk than by
memo, even though the paperless office is not yet in sight.
The working environment is informal. Space at the moment is in short supply
and will be until our new building is complete.
We are made up of ten units called offices. Five of them are geographic. They
specialize in a major country like the USSR or a major region like Europe or East
Asia. Of the remaining five offices, some concentrate on issues that cross regional
boundaries like weapons development, grain production, oil and energy developments,
technology transfer, foreign industrial competition, and terrorism. Others concentrate
on imagery analysis, biographic and reference services, our daily report on foreign
developments, and other support for analysts. There are also a number of staffs that
do managing, planning, evaluation of the product, and computer support.
Advancement is rapid, and in the course of a career, you might move around a lot or
you might stay put in one office?depending on our needs and your preference. We
like to think of ourselves as less rigid than other government departments but not yet
as flexible as we'd like to be.
An important and exciting part of a DI analyst's job is the opportunity for
contact with high-level policymakers. This contact?which ranges across the board in
terms of subject matter?involves the analyst in giving a briefing or writing a
memorandum in response to an ad hoc request from a policymaker. Such requests can
reflect a policymaker's interest in a front-page issue or his or her interest in an issue
of longer range concern. That the requests are frequent reflect not only policymaker's
needs but also the DI's ability to meet those needs.
In addition to contact with policymakers and with other analysts in the
Intelligence Community, we encourage continuing analyst contacts with the
academic world through visits, contracts, and attendance at or participation in
professional meetings and conferences. We consider such contacts part of an analyst's
job in keeping up with new developments in his or her field and in devising solutions
to problems. We do all we can to encourage such contacts and exchanges.
The DI makes use of a wide diversity of disciplines and experience. If you have a
Bachelor's degree, a Master's, or a Doctorate, the chances are good that we can offer
you an interesting career, and we encourage you to get in touch with us.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AREA SPECIALISTS: These people serve as Area Reference Analysts. Their duties
include writing reports on foreign leaders and providing answers to a wide variety of
questions by doing research in manual and computer-based files. The resources
available are vast, work is heavily influenced by world events, and the pressure of
deadlines is constant. There is considerable opportunity for growth and development.
Interest in information storage and retrieval and the ability to read one or more
foreign languages are highly desirable. A Master's degree with emphasis on area
study is desired but a Bachelor's degree (in political science for example) with some
area focus plus relevant experience (overseas residence, military intelligence work)
will be considered. The starting salary for someone with a Master's degree is GS-09.
COMPUTER SCIENTISTS: We are interested in people at the Bachelor's Master's,
and Ph.D. levels who want to specialize in applications software development. Duties
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involve software requirements definition, analysis, and design; software development
and implementation; software maintenance and documentation; and consulting
responsibilities in specific areas. Experience with large IBM systems is a definite plus.
The positions are in the Washington, D.C. area. Starting salaries are GS-08 through
GS-12.
ECONOMETRICIANS: We need new or recent Ph.Ds. in economics who have
specialities in econometrics, macroeconomics, energy analysis, or development
economics. All applicants should be interested in developing and using structural
models. Applicants with outstanding credentials will be seriously considered at the
bachelor's level if they have a dual major that combines economics with mathematics
or statistics. The positions are in the Washington, D.C. area. Starting salaries are
GS-07 through GS-12.
ECONOMIC ANALYSTS: An M.A. or Ph.D. in economics is desired, but people
with outstanding qualifications at the B.A. level will be considered. The positions
involve in-depth economic research and analysis and timely reporting on the
economies of foreign countries as well as such global issues as international trade and
monetary developments and international commodity markets. Required qualifi-
cations include training in economics with a superior academic record, analytical
ability, writing skills, and a research bent. Desirable, but of lesser importance, are
area and language knowledge, advanced training in mathematics and ADP or
practical industrial or agricultural experience. Starting salaries are GS-07 through
GS-12.
GENERAL LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS: These people serve in entry level (GS-07)
professional positions as document analysts (to analyze and index or disseminate
intelligence documents) or as junior librarians (engaged in the procurement of books,
newspapers and periodicals). A Bachelor's degree in one of the liberal arts,
particularly with concentration in foreign area study, political science, history, or a
foreign language, is preferred; library science and information science graduates are
also considered.
IMAGERY ANALYSTS: These analysts conduct research on military, technical,
economic, and operational support topics based primarily on the analysis of imagery
from a variety of sophisticated overhead reconnaissance systems, but also drawing
upon all other available information. The interest is in applicants with undergraduate
or graduate degrees in the political, social, physical, or earth sciences. We provide
both formal and on-the-job training, including an 18-week imagery analysis
familiarization course. Starting salaries are GS-07 through GS-12.
LIBRARIANS: To perform library reference work, cataloging, customer service,
acquisitions, and other related duties. There are opportunities to more into
supervisory and management positions. Many positions in our libraries require
M.L.S. degrees, but we also employ geographers, audio-visual specialists, and other
liberal arts majors. Information science training and/or experience is highly desirable
for all positions. Entry-level salaries are usually in the GS-08 to GS-09 range.
MATHEMATICIANS STATISTICIANS/OPERATIONS RESEARCHERS: We have
excellent professional opportunities with a small, high quality, internal consulting
group for new or recent Ph.Ds. in mathematical statistical or operations research.
The position requires the development and application of statistical and operations
research techniques to a wide variety of intelligence problems. Many applications
involve research at the state of the art and require the development of novel methods
in such areas as sampling theory, econometric techniques, nonlinear and integer
optimization techniques, applied probability and multivariate analysis. The positions
are in the Washington, D.C. area. Starting salaries through GS-13.
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MILITARY ANALYSTS: The interest is in applicants who have graduate or
undergraduate degrees and who have demonstrated the ability to do in-depth
research in one of the following disciplines: foreign area studies, political science,
history, international relations, international business, economics or econometrics,
and operations research. The positions involve preparing studies on foreign military
forces, programs, and activities. Essential requirements are intellectual curiosity,
analytical skill, and an ability to write clearly and concisely on complex subjects.
Certain positions require strong statistical or date processing backgrounds. A
knowledge of military weapons, units, and operations is desirable. New analysts will
be able to acquire specific expertise through training courses and by working with
experienced analysts. Starting salaries: GS-07 through GS-12, depending on
speciality and qualifications.
POLITICAL ANALYSIS: Although we do hire people with Bachelor's degrees in
history, political science, or international relations, we prefer people with M.A. or
Ph.D. degrees in these fields. An excellent academic record and a demonstrated
interest in foreign affairs and foreign area studies are prerequisites as is skill in
written and oral presentation. A willingness to work long hours if the country or area
one is following is in turmoil is also expected. Analysts should be able to produce both
quick-response and longer-term in-depth analyses of present and emerging foreign
affairs problems of importance to U.S. policymakers and the national security of the
United States. Continued contact with the academic community is encouraged as are
rotational assignments within the Agency and to other agencies of government. Most
positions are in the Washington, D.C. area although there are foreign assignments as
well. Starting salaries are from GS-09 through GS-12.
SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: OUT greatest need is for people with B.S. through
Ph.D. degrees in electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, nuclear, and aerospace
engineering and in physics. We also need people with Master's through Ph.D. degrees
in material sciences, metallurgy, chemistry, life sciences, and mathematics and for
people with Ph.Ds. in biophysics, biochemistry, and physiology. The positions involve
in-depth research and analysis in science policy, the physical and life sciences, civil
and military technology, nuclear energy matters, offensive and defensive aerospace
systems, general purpose weapons, directed energy, antisubmarine warfare, and space
systems. The positions are in the Washington, D.C. area. Starting salaries depend on
qualifications and experience and are competitive with private industry.
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SECTION V
DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS
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"We conduct our activities and ourselves according to the highest standards of
integrity, morality and honor and according to the spirit and letter of our law and
Constitution."
Credo, Central Intelligence Agency
The Clandestine Service . . . the cutting edge of American intelligence. Its
operational terrain is the human mind, where people?alone or together?make
decisions, develop intentions, decide to go to war, make peace, change history. It is
the human intellect dealing with problems?not computers, economic infrastructure,
or defense budgets?that changes the destiny of nations and the world.
Equipped with the best operational skills and training, and supported by the
Agency's administrative and communications personnel, Clandestine Service men
and women venture forth to seek information that defines intentions, fills gaps,
predicts events, makes a difference.
Besides its primary job of collecting intelligence, the Clandestine Service?also
called the Directorate of Operations?seeks to change adversaries into friends or
neutrals through covert operations by political, psychological, or paramilitary means.
It works with friendly intelligence services toward mutual goals. It also defends itself
and the government against hostile penetration and attack.
This, then, is the reach of the Clandestine Service.
Whatever its elements?espionage, covert action, counterintelligence, liaison?
its operational techniques are standard, with variations according to individual talents
and local conditions. Clandestine Service operations officers?also called case
officers?develop, recruit, and manage agents. They work with contacts on a
confidential basis to gather intelligence, change minds, defend the service, guard the
nation.
The main factor is secrecy, clandestinity. All of it taken together is as
wonderfully simple and as amazingly complex as the closest friendship. It is an
ancient art that is expanded and modernized each day. It is highly individual, ever-
changing, creative, dynamic, exciting way of life.
"I like independence, variety. . . I consider myself patriotic, action oriented. . . I am
attracted by the mystique of the work, and I see it as a unique situation, one that
can be found nowhere else in our society."
Career Trainee, female, paramilitary
trained, awaiting first assignment
The Clandestine Service is relatively small. Its effectiveness does not come from
numbers but from the quality of its people. Its officers are dedicated to the service of
their nation and the American public. They are well-educated, both academically and
in the ways of the world. Courage?physical, intellectual, moral?is a common trait.
They set high standards for themselves and others.
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The men and women of the Clandestine Service fulfill their lives through this
service to their country. As a group, they are adventurous, well-trained, highly skilled
in operational tradecraft and interpersonal relations, adept at oral and written
communications. They have a rare opportunity to do immensely worthwhile work
with their talents, with everything that is uniquely their own.
Clandestine Service people must be adaptable and well-disciplined. They
exchange an anonymity in the ordinary world for recognition from their peers within
the service. They are an elite, but are known only to an elite of a very special world.
"Employees and their families confront the more diffuse crises associated with civil
disorder, terrorism,and other local circumstances which are not even remotely
comparable to life in the typical American suburban setting. . ."
CIA Director of Personnel's testimony
before Congress, May 2, 1985
". . . All they guarantee is you won't die of boredom."
Operations Officer, GS-12, male,
now on third field assignment
There is risk, of course, to officers in the Clandestine Service. Statistically, the
risks are slightly higher than for police or firemen in a large city.
The Agency does not make national policy?but implements it, and the
Clandestine Service is the Agency's action arm. It does not seek danger?but accepts
the necessary risks of its mission.
"We are going after the real stuff, things that count. . . We are in a position to do
something about things. . . It is a place for action?oriented people who want a
chance to implement their ideas, put their creativity to full use."
Operations Officer, GS-14, male,
four tours overseas
"We produce timely and high quality intelligence for the President and Government
of the United States. . . We measure our success by our contribution to the
protection and enhancement of American values, security and national interest."
Credo, Central Intelligence Agency
Operations officers, intelligence assistants, reports officers, secretaries, and
support personnel work as a team under cover in the Clandestine Service "Station"
overseas. It is no nine-to-five day or five-day week.
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The call may come in the middle of the night or a rainy Sunday morning, or it
interrupts a dinner party or a daughter's graduation. If it is urgent, the case officer
exits his social and cover life to make a meeting with an agent in a corner of a
deserted park, at a table in a bistro, in a safehouse. If the agent or operation is very
sensitive, messages are exchanged through a "dead drop," a place of concealment.
That is only the beginning. Other members of the Station team will be involved
in processing and transmitting the report to Intelligence Directorate analysts at
Headquarters. If the report is urgent or critical, the field processing may take only
minutes.
The Clandestine Service is dynamic forceful, and imaginative. It gets the job
done. It recruits agents, gathers their data, processes it?all within the disciplined
framework of clandestine tradecraft.
"In this career you can count on moments of absolute excitement, you will have
experiences you will never know in the corporate board room . . ."
Operations Officer, GS-13, male,
four overseas tours
"They give you all you can handle, and more than you think you ever could. But you
do it, you respond to the challenge. . . You get greater responsibility earlier than
anywhere else I know. . . It's up to you. . . It's what you make of it."
Operations Officer, GS-11, male,
paramilitary trained, on second overseas tour
"What drew me to the work was the prospect of adventure, travel, meeting people,
getting information that is important . . . I wanted to serve my country. . .
Intelligence is one of our most important defenses."
Operations Officer, GS-11, female,
paramilitary/airborne trained,
now on third overseas tour
Operations personnel are single, married, have families - sometimes large ones.
A spouse fully supportive of an officer's work and committed to it is a valuable asset.
Children must be as adaptable as parents to new, sometimes exotic environments.
A career in the Clandestine Service is not always easy, but there are advantages;
opportunities to see new places, live in foreign cultures, learn languages, be in the
forefront of international affairs. There are also substantial financial rewards for
overseas service.
Before Clandestine Service personnel are sent abroad, they are trained
intensively in agent-handling skills, operational tradecraft, paramilitary techniques, a
foreign language if required. They serve brief assignments in Headquarters in hands-
on support of field operations. They are briefed and trained on cover duties they will
perform abroad.
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Clandestine Service careers are a blend of intelligence work and cover jobs. The
responsibilities will be different, perhaps radically different, in the two career
compartments. Good and lasting friends will be made in both areas, and when the
time comes, Clandestine Service people often retire under cover status.
"Qualified applicants have:
? First and foremost, the drive to achieve. They are oriented toward action
and results.
? Force of personality and a gift for dealing effectively with people.
? Bachelor's degree, at least, with a consistently high level of academic
performance.
? Exceptional skill in both written and oral communication.
? Impeccable standards of personal and professional ethics.
? U.S. citizenship. Maximum age 35 upon entry on duty."
Career Training Program
qualifications, April 1985
"The Task: Service throughout the world, working with foreign nationals at all
levels. Develop skills and professional discipline to produce results in conditions of
stress. . .
"The Reward: The satisfaction of meeting and mastering exceptional challenges . . .
The prospect of adventure while doing a job that calls on the deepest resources of
intelligence, professional skills, and personal commitment."
CIA newspaper advertisement
The Clandestine Service demands the best. Many applicants fail to qualify. They
undergo a rigorous battery of tests?intelligence, psychological, medical?and there
is a detailed security investigation into past activities and present attitudes.
The Career Training Program, from which the Clandestine Services selects its
officers, is thirty-five years old. It began in January 1951, and a remarkable 58.6% of
its graduates are still on the Agency's payroll. Few corporations can match that
record. Evidently, our selection process is on the mark, and our people must find a full
measure of satisfaction in their careers.
Let's explore whether the Clandestine Service is for you. Our recruiters will
focus on your goals as you see them, determine who you are, and how well you know
yourself. It will be worth the investment of your time, and may lead to a world-class
career in the Clandestine Service.
When you contact the Agency do not mention your interest in the Clandestine
Service. Tell this only to the recruiter in your first interview. Guard the secret of your
intention to try for the Clandestine Service even from your closest friends.
There are two reasons for this. It keeps confidential your intent to become an
operations officer, and thus contribute to your overall cover security. And it is your
first training assignment in the Clandestine Service.
Now it begins.
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SECTION VI
DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MISSION
The mission of the Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T) is to:
? Conduct research on, and development and acquisition of technical
collection and processing systems.
? Conduct collection of intelligence by technical means.
? Perform the processing of intelligence data for use by the analytical
community.
? Provide research and development services and technical support for
intelligence activities.
The Offices within the Directorate which carry out this mission are as follows:
Office of Research and Development
Office of Technical Service
Office of SIGINT Operations
Office of Development and Engineering
Foreign Broadcast Information Service
National Photographic Interpretation Center
All the Offices of the Directorate are interested in reviewing the qualifications of
applicants for a variety of requirements. In addition, the Directorate hires
outstanding applicants for the Agency Career Training Program who have
backgrounds of interest to the scientific and technical field.
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OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
MISSION
The mission of the Office'of Research and Development (ORD) is to conduct
exploratory research and technology development to support all Agency components
in the collection, processing and production of intelligence. ORD is often called upon
to perform the same role in support of other Intelligence Community and U.S.
Government agencies. ORD utilizes both its own scientific and technical resources
and those of private industry to perform this mission.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
? Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art scientific research.
? Thorough training in the business aspects of research and technology
development.
? Small organization with stimulating colleagues, minimal bureaucracy.
? Working atmosphere of camaraderie, teamwork.
? High level insights into national issues, research directions.
? Satisfaction from solving important national problems.
? Flexible work arrangements.
? Opportunity for advancement through either management or technical track.
? Frequent domestic travel.
CHALLENGE
? Use innovative, state-of-the-art research and development in practical ways to
solve both short- and long-term national needs.
? Accept responsibility for all aspects of program management; problem
? formulation, theory, implementation, operation.
? Respond to constantly changing variety of problems.
? Work effectively with both technical and non-technical people.
? Maintain professional contacts and technical excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
? Strong technical background in either hard or soft science, including but not
limited to: chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, imagery science,
mathematics, economics, psychology, political science.
? Advanced degree, or work experience, or willingness to undertake additional
training.
? Flexibility, willingness to learn new subjects.
? Ability to describe and communicate technical issues, concepts and data to
both technical and non-technical audiences
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GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PHYSICAL SCIENTIST-RESEARCH: Degree Requirements: Master's Or higher
degree in physics (solid state or optical), chemistry, chemical engineering, nuclear
engineering, or electrical/electronic engineering with additional study in applied
mathematics, operations research, or computer science, or vice versa; or Bachelor's
degree with requisite experience. Advanced degrees in two or more disparate areas of
study are desirable. Applicants should be well read in areas outside their own
specialities.
Generic Description: Conceives and defines research and development projects
on own initiative or in a response to the expressed problems or anticipated needs of
other client components of the Agency. Translates ill-defined problem areas into
recommended research projects. Evaluates new concepts and articulates the
implications of research at the forward edge of technology toward the solution of
specific intelligence problems. Serves as systems analyst and project management
officer in overseeing the technical progress of several research contracts concurrently.
Supervises the work of other project officers, directs the utilization of allocated
resources, and prepares technical project status reports and briefings. Grade range:
GS-12 to GS-15.
COMPUTER SCIENTIST-RESEARCH: Degree Requirements: Master's Or higher
degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, electrical engineering
or another area with emphasis on computer applications. Applicants should be well
read in areas outside their own specialities.
Generic Description: Conceives and defines exploratory research and
development projects on own initiative or in response to the expressed problems or
anticipated needs of other components of the Agency. Evaluates new concepts and
articulates the implications of research at the forward edge of technology toward the
solution of specific intelligence problems. Current areas of interest include
networking, data communications, distributed systems and distributed data bases
with emphasis on higher level protocols and applications interfaces; application of
artificial intelligence including the development of expert systems knowledge
representation, robotics; computer applications in a variety of areas including
cartography, custom VLSI, text processing, graphics, management information
systems, storage technologies, computer-aided instruction, machine and machine-
aided foreign language translation, interfaces to data officer in overseeing the
technical progress of several research resources and prepares technical project status
reports and briefings. Grade range: GS-12 to GS-15.
IMAGERY SCIENTIST-RESEARCH: Degree Requirements: Master's Or higher
degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or any other degree related to
signal/image exploitation which includes quantitative as well as computer skills.
Applicants should be well-read in areas outside their own specialities.
Generic Description: Conceives and defines research and development projects
on own initiative or in response to the expressed problem or anticipated needs of other
client components of the Agency in the fields of signal or image exploitation.
Translates ill-defined problem areas into recommended research projects. Evaluates
new concepts and articulates the implications of research at the forward edge of
technology toward the solution of specific intelligence problems. Current areas of
interest include applications of artificial intelligence technologies, such as image
understanding, signal understanding, natural language interfaces, etc. Serves as
computer scientist and project management officer in overseeing the technical
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progress of several research contracts concurrently. Directs the utilization of
allocated resources, and prepares technical project status reports and briefings. Grade
range: GS-12 to GS-15.
PHYSICAL SCIENTIST-RESEARCH: Degree Requirements: Ph.D. degree or
equivalent research experience in any of a variety of relevant disciplines such as the
physical sciences, social sciences, computer sciences, linguistics, etc. Several years of
successful industrial/governmental/academic experience doing noteworthy applied
research is required.
Generic Description: Working in a "think-tank" environment with specialists in
diverse fields, conducts individual research projects aimed at identifying/defining
future intelligence issues and problems or creating/synthesizing new approaches to
identified intelligence problems. Identifies potential future research areas for other
elements of ORD. May manage small, external research projects as well. The position
is usually occupied for a period of two years; opportunities exist for reassignment to
other positions within ORD and the Agency. Grade range: GS-14 to GS-15.
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OFFICE OF TECHNICAL SERVICE
MISSION
The Office of Technical Service (OTS) is responsible for providing specialized
technical expertise, training, equipment and materials in response to requirements
levied by various consumers. In order to accomplish this mission OTS does
research, design, production and evaluation in areas such as electronics, chemistry,
psychology, photographic sciences, mechanical design, communications, electro-
optics, electro-mechanical systems, packaging, security systems, plastics, power
sources, microprocessor systems and monitoring equipment for technical
collection. This work is done to support our intelligence officers throughout the
world. Their mission is to collect information needed to support the nation's
policymakers with the essential data required in the formation of sound foreign
policy.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
An OTS employee should expect a variety of work experiences. The scope of
work may range from managing developmental projects with commercial
contractors, sustaining quality control throughout production programs, testing
equipment before sending it to the consumer, devising and installing unique items
for highly specialized applications and occasionally overseeing the actual use of
the equipment once it is in place and operating. To accomplish all these tasks OTS
hires mechanical and electrical engineers, chemists, physicists, photo scientists,
psychologists, graphic artists and production specialists, linguists, forensic
scientists and artisans. Craftsmen with such skills as cabinet making, carpentry,
plastics, ceramics, model making and operation of machine tools are also sought.
The working environment at OTS is varied, challenging and unique. OTS
employees often work with state-of-the-art equipment on projects at the cutting
edge of technology. OTS positions demand a dedication to excellence along with
technical talent. Employees may be called upon to work with specialized engineers
in the design of a particular product or assist master craftsmen in the actual
production and eventual use of the product. Some positions require eventual
assignment overseas for a two or three year tour of duty while others may require
intermittent travel lasting from several days to several months. Employees
assigned to a full tour overseas may, in most cases, bring their families and
personal belongings with them. In short, the working environment is varied and
offers continued challenge and work satisfaction to employees.
CHALLENGE
OTS employees are called upon to use their creativity and skill to meet the
demands of various requirements around the world. Some projects require detailed
research and preparation while others require a quick response to an urgent need.
OTS often encourages industry to accelerate the application of technology to assist
in solving the technical problems our nation faces. Therefore, an OTS employee
must have national pride, a strong dedication to excellence and superior technical
skills.
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GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER: Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
a scientific or technical field is desirable. However, a combination of technical
training and work experience could be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Generic Description: Incumbent will implement use of equipment, train others in
equipment use, prepare a variety of reports and make market studies as well as do
hands-on work. Overseas assignments are likely. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-14.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER: Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
a science or engineering required. Master's degree and/or applicable work experience
desirable.
Generic Description: Incumbent is responsible for planning and directing
development and engineering projects involving contractors. Duties will include
determining specifications, writing statements of work, reviewing proposals, and
managing the development and construction of various prototype equipment.
Frequent travel is involved and is mostly in the United States. Grade range: GS-07 to
GS-15.
ENGINEER: Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is
required.
Generic Description: A Quick Reaction Engineer is charged with satisfying
requirements quickly with available equipment and resources. In addition to
preparing technical reports, the incumbent will perform hands-on work fabricating
components using machine shop tools in a laboratory environment. Evaluation
engineers will use sophisticated test equipment to determine the suitability of various
equipment. This individual will write test agendas, devise test schedules, supervise or
conduct the testing and prepare final reports. Travel is involved. Grade range: GS-07
to GS-15.
AUTHENTICATION SPECIALIST: Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
language, area studies, political science, history or geography with intermediate
foreign language fluency.
Generic Description: The linguist works with foreign-produced documents and is
involved with the collection of related information. Temporary foreign travel is likely.
Incumbent may also be assigned to a two to three year overseas tour. Grade range:
GS-07 to GS-13.
CRAFTSMEN: Degree Requirements: High school or trade school graduate with a
minimum journeyman level of competency. A Bachelor's degree is highly desirable.
Generic Description: Craftsmen may work as model makers; cabinetmakers;
machinists; wood, leather and plastic workers; and printers. Employee must be willing to
accept foreign and domestic short term travel as well as the possibility of assignment
overseas for a two to three year tour of duty. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-12.
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OFFICE OF SIGINT OPERATIONS
MISSION
The Office of SIGINT Operations (OSO) is responsible for developing,
managing and executing a dynamic and innovative CIA Signals Intelligence
(SIGINT) Program within the framework of the United States SIGINT System.
Efforts are directed at collecting and analyzing signals, inadvertent electromagnetic
radiation and other signals related data and being responsive to technological
advances in foreign communications systems and practices.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Specific technologies and special methodologies relevant to the work within OSO
include research, development and field support engineering to (national) technical
collection and analysis programs, including RF technology, modern communications,
wideband recording technology; development of sophisticated SIGINT equipment
and systems; engineering support necessary for system installation, maintenance and
repair; communications data exploitation; engineering requirements for new
equipment and processing methodologies; processing and exploitation of computer
output data; system and equipment design, test and evaluation; software development
and maintenance; collection, processing and analysis of communications, radar and
telemetry signals, and electro-optics, custom signal analysis; research and analysis of
communications networks.
OSO career positions include: project management engineers, electronic
engineers and specialists, computer scientist and programmers, physicists,
mathematicians, electronic technicians, SIGINT managers, SIGINT operations
officers, SIGINT specialist and operators, linguists, signal analysts, communications
analysts, and operations analysts. OSO has non-managerial positions available for
senior scientists and engineers at the GS-15 and SIS-1/2 levels.
OSO has extensive contacts with most of the offices within the various Agency
directorates, including the DA for administrative, logistics, communications,
computer and financial support; the DI for exchanges concerning intelligence
collection requirements; the DO for technical support to overseas operations. OSO
also conducts extensive liaison with other U.S. government agencies in furtherance of
its collection, analysis and reporting efforts; with selective foreign government
services to develop and maximize its technical collection equities; and with the
technical leaders of industry as consultants for studies, research, and development
projects and engineering contracts.
OSO offers a myriad of diversified internal and external training courses
involving the technical, operational and administrative areas. Internal training is
derived from Agency to office-level courses from the general introductory to
supervision and management levels. External training involves inter-agency courses,
and those from the military services and the academic world. OSO also supports
undergraduate and graduate training if for the purpose of directly enhancing the
employee's current job performance.
Travel by an OSO employee can be quite extensive, either domestically or
abroad on a TDY or PCS basis. Although somewhat dependent upon the individual's
career track and desires, travel opportunities are generally considered to be very high.
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CHALLENGE
A career with OSO will provide the employee with the satisfaction of knowing
that his/her contributions will be of significant importance to the national security of
the U.S. The employee will be contributing at the leading edge of his/her particular
technology, will have significant opportunities to travel and for career advancement
and will have the resources available to function at the peak of his/her creative
capabilities. Hands-on opportunities in laboratory and field environments, as well as
contract management positions are available.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ELECTRIC ENGINEER: Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Elec-
tronic/Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent experience desired.
Generic Description: Incumbent will be responsible for state-of-the-art
engineering and development of receiving and test equipment operating in the 200
KHz to 40GHz spectrum, digital signal processors, and other equipment and systems
for unique applications such as signal analysis. Engineering positions also available to
engineers who have specialized in systems engineering, antennas, RF distribution,
receiving subsystems, video recording subsystems, digital hardware, computer
science, and/or computer software. Engineers will work in the Washington, D.C.
area. Occasional domestic and overseas TDY's and PCS's may be required. Grade
depends on number of years experience. Grade range: GSE-07 to GSE-13.
ELECTRONIC ENGINEER (DIGITAL): Degree Requirements: BS/MS in Elec-
trical/Electronic Engineering with emphasis on digital systems.
Generic Description: The incumbent participates in design of small-medium
scale systems engineering and equipment development for digital hardware and
software. The majority of systems and equipment development/test activity is done at
government facilities providing extensive hands-on development experience and
responsibility. The work is primarily in the Washington, D.C. area. Occasional
foreign/domestic TDY's or PCS's may be required. New college graduates are
acceptable. Grade depends on years of applicable experience. Grade range: GSE-07
to GSE-13.
SIGINT OFFICER: Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in language or area
studies. Educational requirements may be waived if applicant possesses an
intermediate (3-level) or better in one or more foreign languages and/or has previous
experience with the military service cryptologic agencies of NSA as a voice intercept
operator or translator. Related capabilities, i.e., electronic technician, communicator
(Morse code qualified-15WPM) or signal analyst experience is highly desirable.
Generic Description: Incumbent will be responsible for operating commun-
ications equipment such as receivers, etc. used in monitoring various frequencies.
Duties include scanning, editing, translation and dissemination of intelligence
material collected from specific targets. Incumbents can plan on serving as much as
60% of their careers overseas. Grades depend upon experience and other related
factors listed above. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-11.
SIGINT ANALYST: Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied
Mathematics, Electronic Engineering desired. Applicants not possessing above
educational requirements must have attended a civilian or military technical school in
electronics, radio ECM, etc., and have several years experience in associated skills.
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Generic Description: SIGINT Analysts are responsible for producing signal
intelligence by reducing and processing large volumes of raw data with a wide variety
of complex analog and digital equipment. The incumbent may be required to act as a
COTR on external analytical contracts, providing contractors with data and guidance
on performance of the analysis. SIGINT Analysts work primarily in the Washington,
D.C. area. Occasional foreign/domestic TDY's or PCS's may be required. Grades
depend upon education and related experience. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-13.
SENIOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER: Degree Requirements: A BS/MS degree in
computer science, math, engineering, or equivalent experience is desired.
Generic Description: Senior Systems Programmers are responsible for installing
and maintaining sophisticated computer systems and networks and for designing and
developing custom application and systems software. Incumbents should have
demonstrated proficiency in the installation, maintenance, and modification of
computer operating systems. The work is primarily in the Washington, D.C. area.
Occasional foreign/domestic TDY may be required. Grade range: GS-13 to GS-14.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST-PROGRAMMER: Degree Requirements: A
BS/MS degree in computer science, math, engineering, or equivalent experience is
desired.
Generic Description: The incumbent will be responsible for developing
applications on micros, 32 Bit minicomputers, or large computers. Will design special
purpose hardware/software systems; will make functional partitions within software
and will deal with digital engineers on hardware/software allocations/interfaces.
Most work will be accomplished in a small team environment. The work is primarily
in the Washington, D.C. area. Occasional foreign/domestic TDY's may be required.
Grades depend upon education and related experience. Grade range: GS-11 to GS-
14.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER: Degree Requirements: Associate or Bachelors
degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics or Engineering or applicable experience.
Generic Description: The incumbent designs, develops and maintains application
packages primarily in FORTRAN, "C", or ASSEMBLY languages on mini and
micro computers. The work is primarily in the Washington, D.C. area. Occasional
foreign/domestic TDY may be required. Grades depend upon education and related
experience. Grade range: GS-06 to GS-11.
ELECTRONIC SPECIALIST/TECHNICIAN: Degree Requirements: An Associate
Degree in Electronics or technical training in Electronics obtained at a Service
school, technical school, and/or college is desired.
Generic Description: Incumbents will be engaged in the installation and
maintenance of communications equipment, with emphasis on receiving systems.
Some projects may provide hands-on experience with digital as well as solid state
circuitry. Most of the work is in the Washington, D.C. area. Occasional
foreign/domestic TDY's may be required. Grades depend upon education and related
experience. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-13.
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OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING
MISSION
? To seek out and identify future intelligence requirements that can be satisfied
by technical collection systems.
? To identify and pursue the development of advanced technology that will
support the design of future improved collection systems.
? To develop and acquire advanced intelligence collection systems.
? To perform services of common concern as a National management and
technical asset.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
OD&E provides the opportunity to work in the following areas of research,
development, and analysis:
? Sophisticated electronics
? Communications: Digital and Laser
? Signal processing
? Microwave systems
? Structural engineering; system mechanics and system dynamics
? Radar; Laser; Antenna applications; Thermodynamics
? Material properties; Digital imagery processing
? Operations Research
? SIGINT technology and systems
? Electro-optics; Electro-magnetic mechanical design
? Optimization algorithm development
? Simulation software development
? Analytic and simulation systems design
? Aerospace technology
? Astrophysics development/analysis
? Technical system modeling analysis
? R/F hardware design
Technologies relevant to OD&E work include telecommunications, radar,
antennas, receivers and recorders, microelectronics (design and fabrication), advanced
semiconductor materials and devices and electro-optical devices.
OD&E has an aggressive training program for its employees and encourages its
employees to take advantage of training opportunities, both external and internal. In
addition to undergraduates and graduate level coursework, this includes technical
meetings, conferences and symposiums.
? Domestic travel is required for most positions within OD&E, both for training
and work-related purposes. The duration of the domestic work-related TDY travel as
well as travel for training purposes is one day to several weeks per person, per year.
The Office also offers a limited number of two-year domestic PCS assignments
located on the west coast and along the eastern seaboard. OD&E currently has no
overseas PCS or TDY assignments, and no overseas training requirements.
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OD&E offers career opportunities at the senior scientist and engineer level.
These positions, and most positions below the GS-14 level, do not require managerial
responsibilities.
Contacts are maintained with other elements of the Agency as well as other
Intelligence Community organizations and the Department of Defense.
CHALLENGE
A career with OD&E offers the opportunity for management and technical
experience in the development of "state of the art" collection systems. Employees
manage complex technical contracts, oversee system concept designs, develop
specifications, evaluate design performance, monitor system operations, provide
system analysis and technical direction for advanced intelligence collection technical
studies, serve as contracting officers' technical representatives for collection system
analysis, and develop study plans, briefings and reports relating to a number of
subjects within the technical collection field.
A few OD&E employees are under cover, and must therefore live with this
constraint in their private lives; however, most OD&E employees are overt. The most
difficult part about being either covert or overt in OD&E is the fact that we cannot
acknowledge publicly our wide range of "front-page" news accomplishments.
The excitement and challenge offered to an individual where he or she is not
working on just a small part of a big system cannot be underestimated. The
opportunity to participate in the full range of system development activities from the
identification of evolving intelligence needs and the formulation of collection system
requirements through the acquisition, acceptance, deployment and operation of these
systems is a unique opportunity that is not to be found in the private sector. The
calibre of individual that OD&E seeks will want such an opportunity even if the
restrictions imposed by security and compartmentation prevent us from revealing
more substantive detail prior to actual employment.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PHYSICAL SCIENTIST-RESEARCH: Degree Requirements: BS in Mathe-
matics/Physics required with Operational Research/Engineering emphasis desirable.
MS is preferred. Strong background in any of the following fields highly desirable:
physical sciences, optics; solid state physics/micro-electronics; physical chemistry;
laser technology and applications; signal processing; or communications engineering.
Generic Description: Responsible for engineering developments associated with
defining system concepts and technology requirements for highly sophisticated
advanced collection systems. Identify and consolidate diverse intelligence collection
requirements. Direct and monitor contractor development, fabrication and fielding of
segments of collection systems. Coordinate performance, specifications and schedules
with other staff and contractor personnel. Develop study plans, reports and budget
submissions. Perform technical analyses in support of project activities. Grade range:
GS-12 to GS-15.
ENGINEER: Degree Requirements: BS in Engineering (electronic, electrical,
mechanical). Systems Engineering and/or some engineering business courses would
be very helpful. MS preferred. Experience in electrical and optical communication
systems, electro-magnetic propagation, antennas and data processing required for
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some positions. Experience with state-of-the-art advances in signal processing,
custom/very large-scale integrated circuit design and application, laser technology
and applications and micro-processors desirable.
Generic Description: Manage the development of technical systems from the
inception of requirements and pre-contract planning through delivery of hardware.
Create, evaluate and select advanced concepts for the development of complex
systems. Recommend advances in specific technology areas. Establish system level
requirements, specifications and integration of various segments of advanced
intelligence collection systems. Plan and conduct technical and programmatic trade
studies. Provide day-to-day technical and programmatic direction for contractor
teams. Support review, evaluation and negotiation of contract proposals. Participate
in planning and budgeting process associated with the establishment of high tech
programs. Grade range: GS-11 to GS-15.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST: Degree Require-
ments: BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Systems Engineering or a directly
related field required. MS is preferred. Must have work experience which includes
systems analysis mathematical modeling and simulation software developments.
Project planning and contract management experience is highly desirable.
Generic Description: Responsible for the establishment of requirements and
specifications, analysis and performance of various segments of major intelligence
collection systems. Plan, specify, and manage the development, verification and
utilization of detailed software-based models. Specify, monitor and evaluate tests and
test results derived from laboratory breadboards and equipment in order to verify
system performance before commitment of large funding expenditures. Monitor the
technical performance of all system segments. Plan, manage and monitor all system-
level integration activities. Identify new initiatives and techniques pursuant to
improvements in system capabilities responsive to evolving needs and requirements.
Grade range: GS-11 to GS-14.
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FOREIGN BROADCAST INFORMATION SERVICE
MISSION
The mission of FBIS is the collection of information from foreign broadcast and
press media to answer the needs of the U.S. foreign affairs and intelligence
community. Functions involve radio/TV/press reception, monitoring, selection,
translation, editing, analysis, and disseminating collected information to various U.S.
Government agencies.
Disciplines which are important to FBIS include:
Liberal Arts
History, English, journalism, foreign affairs, international relations, language
majors, area studies specialists with language skills, social sciences, political sciences.
Science and Technology
Electrical engineering, communications specialists, radio frequency signal
analysis, video production, electronics.
Areas of research, development, and analysis which are covered by FBIS
include:
Substantive responsibility for a country, geographic area, or specialized topic;
analysis through correlation of media content and behavior with policy trends and
intentions by country; research in terrestrial and satellite antenna design and
related reception and communications equipment; computer research with
emphasis on large text-editing systems; collection/selection/translation/editing.
Technologies which are relevant to FBIS include digital communication systems,
satellite earth terminals and computer technologies.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
A broad range of training and educational opportunities are offered both within
the Agency and without. They include management training, skills courses, technical
training, and continued education at the graduate level as appropriate.
For language officers and analysts there are periodic opportunities for travel to
attend domestic conferences or training courses. Depending on geographic area of
assigned responsibility and on operational needs, there are occasional opportunities
for foreign travel on a TDY basis for orientation or to provide foreign language
support to other offices.
For editors, engineers, etc., short-term TDY's both foreign and domestic, are
expected of all personnel. Editorial, engineering and radio frequency analysis career
tracks are expected to accept regular foreign PCS assignments as part of their normal
career pattern.
FBIS offers a broad range of career opportunities in an atmosphere that contains
elements of newsroom, foreign service, and university campus. Editors serve overseas
in bureaus on four continents. Analysts pursue their specialties in an environment
that encourages creativity while insisting on methodological rigor and cogent use of
evidence. People with an aptitude for and love of languages have excellent
opportunities to perfect and broaden their skills and to apply them in a wide variety of
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substantive areas. In all these positions, as in supporting engineering and technical work,
there are career ladders both for aspiring managers and, increasingly, for those who
prefer to pursue their specialties without managerial responsibilities.
A limited number of non-supervisory, senior officer positions at the GS-13 level are
available. All FBIS career tracks can lead to supervisory positions at the SIS level.
Offices within FBIS have extensive contacts with other Agency components and
with external organizations both within the U.S. Government and without. The primary
purposes of these contacts is to facilitate the mission of FBIS and coordinate service to
other Government agencies as appropriate; to stay abreast of developments, total
collection effort, and requirements in area of assigned responsibility; to review and
evaluate FBIS reporting and products; and to improve service to consumers in the
Intelligence Community.
CHALLENGE
A career with FBIS provides opportunities for considerable personal and
professional growth, with assignments of considerable responsibility coming early in the
career.
? FBIS careerists have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of tasks, with
opportunities for overseas travel available in several career categories. FBIS personnel
are able to transfer between career categories if they meet the requirements. For those
with language skills FBIS offers the opportunity to utilize and develop the full range of
foreign language skills, area studies expertise, and analytical skills.
Special challenges include the demand for high flexibility in the employee to
respond to rapidly changing conditions and demands to meet developing situations.
Overseas employees must be prepared for the rigors of foreign service. All employees
must be able to respond quickly and with good judgment to high level consumers, often
under demanding conditions.
GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ENGINEER: Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or
closely related scientific field.
Generic Description: Opportunity for broad areas of specialty dealing with analog
devices such as receiver complexes and satellite earth terminals to digital
communications systems. Employee will serve in Washington, D.C. area and overseas.
Overseas assignments can be for a two-year tour or for completion of a special project.
Grade range: GS-07 to GS-12.
MONITORING OPERATIONS OFFICER: Degree Requirements and Generic
Description:
Engineer: Degree in electrical engineering; ability to repair video equipment.
Employee will work in Washington, D.C. area with occasional short tours overseas.
Technician: Associate degree or equivalent experience; ability to receive
information, edit tapes, make minor repairs to video equipment.
Editor: Experience in communication production; ability to edit tapes, control
recording.
Cruising Monitor: English-language skills; mechanical aptitude; ability to
analyze and summarize data. Shift work required, as well as two-year assignments
overseas. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-12.
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INFORMATION OFFICER: Degree Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor's degree
required with a major in English, humanities, history, foreign affairs, area studies or
journalism preferred. Individual must have strong English-language skills, a broad
understanding of international relations, an ability to assimilate information and
apply complex procedures rapidly and make quick, independent decisions.
Generic Description: Information Officers rotate between Headquarters and
overseas field bureaus about every two years, work in a fast-paced environment.
Overseas officers supervise foreign national translators and teletypists in monitoring,
translating, and disseminating intelligence information from open source foreign
media (radio, television, press agencies, and publications). In Headquarters, they
serve on area desks selecting, organizing and editing material collected by field
bureaus for a daily publication which is widely disseminated to analysts and
policymakers throughout the government. Officers can expect to serve tours on the
FBIS Wire Service, which is a 24-hour operation that provides major government
operations and command centers with the most highly significant and time-sensitive
material collected by field bureaus through immediate Wire dissemination. Grade
range: GS-07 to GS-12.
LANGUAGE OFFICER: Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree or background in
social or political science, area studies, international relations, or a scientific or
technical discipline. Language skills with a minimum required reading ability at level
4 (on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 is native) for the more common languages and level 3
for less common languages plus a very good command of English. For rare languages
or in cases when requisite science/language combinations are unavailable, FBIS will
consider lower levels and provide additional language training after hire. For some
positions, usually in the Romance or German languages, proficiency in more than one
foreign language is required. Proficiency in speaking and oral comprehension of a
foreign language is useful but not required.
Generic Description: Employee is assigned substantive responsibility for
following the political, economic, military or scientific affairs of a foreign country,
group of countries, or specialized topics within the country. Utilizes a strong working
knowledge of the relevant foreign language or languages plus substantive expertise to
scan foreign-language newspapers, journals and books and to select for translation,
material responsive to intelligence community requirements. Must bring to bear a
sophisticated understanding of the language and its connotations, insight into the
foreign cultural and political background and a thorough understanding of the terms
of reference of intelligence producers. May be called upon for overseas TDY's. Grade
range: GS-07 to GS-12.
ANALYST: Degree Requirements: Graduate degree or equivalent experience in
Soviet or Chinese studies or in studies of other key areas (Eastern Europe, Middle
East) with emphasis on domestic or international politics. Reading knowledge of
appropriate language or willingness to acquire such knowledge. Ability to perform
disciplines research and to relate conclusions directly to evidence. Ability to produce
cogently written articles and studies, often against short deadlines.
Generic Description: Incumbent analyzes public statements and commentary
carried in foreign media for indications of policy trends, leadership politics,
international alignments, and domestic developments. Prepares analytic articles for
weekly publication and writes or contributes to special studies addressing issues in
greater depth, as warranted by developments and consumer interests. Analysts
maintain close and continuing contact with counterparts in other Agency components
as well as the Department of State. Grade range: GS-09 to GS-13.
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NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
MISSION
The mission of the National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC) is to
analyze imagery acquired by overhead collection systems and to report the
findings to the intelligence production and foreign policy community. Imagery is
one of the nation's key sources of information on subjects ranging from arms
control to international crisis management. NPIC is the provider of much of the
basic intelligence data on military forces and key international policy issues used
to produce finished intelligence.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
NPIC is a self-contained operation that offers a wide range of career
opportunities. The largest contingent of people are imagery analysts. However,
the Center also employs imagery scientists, data processing and systems
specialists, engineers, photogrammetrists and operations research methodologists
who plan for and develop the support structure for imagery exploitation. This
includes a large-scale, state-of-the-art data processing system and other
specialized systems and equipment. Highly skilled professionals in the fields of
information science, graphic arts, and publication and photographic production
are also an integral part of the Center's population.
NPIC is now embarked on a recruitment program to increase the staff by
several hundred people by the end of the decade. While qualified people in the
scientific and technical disciplines are also needed, the major emphasis is on
imagery analysis. We are seeking people with a strong record of achievement who
have acquired the basic skills and discipline to do research and analysis. Newly
hired imagery analysts are afforded a four-month, comprehensive training
program to provide them with specific imagery interpretation techniques and
substantive skills. Domestic and foreign TDY's are also provided for area and
subject familiarization.
NPIC offers competitive salaries, determined by education and experience,
for all of its occupations. Career growth and accomplishments are readily
acknowledged based on merit. Further academic study of advanced, job-related
subjects may also be sponsored on a competitive basis
CHALLENGE
NPIC is the only national center in the CIA. This presents the unique
challenge of supporting not only the CIA but other intelligence organizations on a
day-to-day basis. It provides the opportunity to work on highly sensitive and
timely information which impacts on decisions made by U.S. policymakers. The
programs and systems being developed are on the leading edge of technology,
thereby offering a professionally stimulating work environment.
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GENERIC LISTING OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
IMAGERY ANALYST: Degree Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in political
science, international affairs, history or other liberal arts area is required.
Generic Description: Incumbent performs analysis and interprets imagery
from various sensors and researchers collateral information. Also will conduct
briefings and produce detailed reports for use by intelligence consumers. Imagery
Analysts are needed to work in the Washington, D.C. area. Openings from entry
to persons with prior military experience in imagery analysis. Grade range: GS-07
to GS-14.
IMAGERY SCIENTIST: Degree Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in photo-
grammetry, photographic science, remote sensing, mathematics, physics,
computer science with physics or mathematics minor or electrical engineering is
required.
Generic Description: Incumbent will perform photogrammetric analysis of
complex imaging systems and develop mathematical equations to perform
mensuration. Will also perform digital image enhancement and develop
techniques and algorithms to maximize information extracted from imagery. Acts
as COTR for developing digital image processing algorithms. Work will be
performed in the Washington, D.C. area. Openings from entry level to individuals
with prior experience. Grade range: GS-07 to GS-14.
COMPUTER SCIENTIST: Degree Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in a
related field, e.g., engineering, mathematics, photo science, optical physical
science or computer science is required.
Generic Description: Positions are available in all areas from analysis, design,
programming and maintenance programming to working in a test and evaluation
facility involving DEC, personal computers, soft copy displays, local area
networks and experimental optical equipment. All positions are in Washington,
D.C. Openings from entry level to persons with extensive experience. Grade
range: GS-07 to GS-14.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER: Degree Requirements: A Bachelor of
Science degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, applied physics
plus three to five years experience with hardware and software design and
development is required.
Generic Description: Incumbent will be responsible for the engineering
developments associated with defining system concepts and developing
requirements, specifications and designs for a technical system consisting of a
data processing system, digital communications system and a micro processor-
based special imagery exploitation support system. Will provide day-to-day
technical and programmatic direction for contractor teams and participate in
periodic contractor program reviews. All positions are in Washington, D.C. but
require extensive domestic TDY's. Grade range: GS-12 to GS-15 depending on
background and experience.
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DS&T CAREER TRAINEE COURSE
An integral part of the Agency Career Trainee Program is a five-week DS&T
course designed to provide new professional employees with an understanding of the
mission and functions of the Directorate. The course focus is on the various
components of the Directorate and the contribution of science and technology in the
collection and production of intelligence. Furthermore, the course provides S&T
officers with state-of-the-art overview of the latest technological developments
occurring within the Intelligence Community.
Requirements:
1. U. S. citizenship.
2. Minimum Bachelor's degree in either:
a. scientific discipline?engineering, computer science, physics, remote
sensing, mathematics, photo science, photogrammetry;
or
b. non-scientific discipline?political science, linguistics, languages, human-
ities, psychology, geography.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. School or other experience/activity which indicates leadership ability.
Required by most but not all S&T Components:
1. Ability and willingness to travel?(PCS & TDY?domestic and overseas.
Overseas experience acquired by residence, travel, or study highly desirable;
ability to communicate easily and tactfully with foreign nationals at all
levels.)
2. Willingness and aptitude to learn one or more foreign languages.
3. Strong aptitude for research and writing.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
STUDENT TRAINEE PROGRAM
The Cooperative Education Program at the Central Intelligence Agency began
in 1961 to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain practical
work experience in combination with their academic studies.
The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking highly motivated undergraduates
studying engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, management
information systems, personnel administration, physics, chemistry, graphic design,
geography, and non-romantic languages.
Over the years, the Student Trainee Program has proved mutually beneficial
from both a short- and long-range point of view. Initially, only students majoring in
engineering were recruited for the program. Today, however, students from a wide
variety of fields are given the opportunity to participate in the substantive work of the
Agency and to become acquainted with professionals in the intelligence field. At the
same time, the Agency is able to assess the student's potential for future permanent
employment.
Student Trainees are selected from academic institutions with established
cooperative education programs. Students work on an alternating semester or quarter
basis and are expected to spend a minimum of three of four periods on the job prior to
graduation. They are provided with increasingly challenging assignments which are
commensurate with their academic training and their ability to assume responsibility.
In order to allow sufficient time for Agency processing, students are asked to
apply four to six months prior to their availability. Students must be United States
citizens, must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and must meet the same employment
standards as permanent employees. Students receive many of the same benefits as
permanent employees, and their salaries are competitive with those paid in the private
sector. Student Trainees are also eligible to apply for the Agency's tuition assistance
program.
If you are eligible to apply for this program, please send your resume to:
The coordinator for Student Programs, Department S, Room 4N20J,
P.O. Box 1925, Washington, D.C. 20013, or contact your college Cooperative
Education Office.
The Agency is an equal opportunity employer.
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GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM
The Graduate Studies Program of the Central Intelligence Agency began in
1966 to attract bright graduate students to the Agency. Initially, the program focused
on Chinese area and language studies, but is has gradually expanded to include
students of other geographical areas, languages and academic disciplines such as
international affairs, area studies, economics, engineering, geography, cartography,
law and other sciences. A majority of those selected for the program have completed
one or more years of graduate study.
Over the years, the Graduate Studies Program has proved mutually beneficial
from both a short and long-range point of view. Graduate Fellows benefit in that they
have an opportunity to participate in the substantive work of the Agency and to
become acquainted with professional foreign intelligence analysts. The results of their
research projects are most often of high quality, and some are published and
disseminated throughout the Intelligence Community. At the same time, the Agency
benefits in that it is able to assess the analytical ability and the potential of the
Graduate Fellows for permanent employment. Approximately fifty percent of the
participants return to staff employment upon completion of their studies.
To be eligible for the program a student must be committed to attend graduate
school during the fall following the summer of internship, must be a citizen of the
United States, and must undergo a complete background investigation and
polygraph. Students interested in applying for the program should send a letter and
resume to the Agency in early fall, but no later than 1 November 1985. The letter
should outline the students planned course of graduate study and should request a
copy of the Agency's official application which must be returned to the Coordinator
of the program no later than 15 January 1986. Graduate Fellows are also eligible to
apply for the Agency's Tuition Assistance Program.
For additional information, contact the Coordinator for Student Programs,
Department S, Room 4N0J, P.O. Box 1925, Washington, D.0 20013.
The Agency is an equal opportunity employer.
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A SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
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SALARIES
The CIA is now offering salaries that are competitive with private industry and
in most cases exceed those of academia. Special pay scales are used for engineers and
physical scientists. Normally, employees receive overtime compensation (about one
and a half times the basic hourly rate) whenever they are directed to work more than
the basic 40-hour workweek. Employees are paid every two weeks.
LOCATION
The Headquarters for the CIA is located on the west bank of the Potomac River
in Northern Virginia about seven miles from downtown Washington, D.C.
MOVING EXPENSES
For those categories where a shortage of personnel exists, the Agency will pay
for certain costs for both personal travel expenses and shipment of household goods
for you and your immediate family. The weight of household goods that may be
transported and stored temporarily at government expense may not exceed 18,000
pounds.
VACATION
Annual leave (paid vacation) is earned on the basis of total years of federal (both
civilian and military) service. A maximum of 30 workdays of annual can be carried
over from one leave year to the next. Annual leave is accumulated as follows:
First three years
From three to 15 years
Over 15 years
13 workdays per year
20 workdays per year
26 workdays per year
Additionally, federal employees are not required to work on ten national
holidays.
SICK LEAVE
You will earn 13 workdays of paid sick leave per year throughout your career.
Sick leave can accumulate without limitation.
HEALTH INSURANCE
In most cases, you may participate, on a voluntary basis, in a large number of
excellent health insurance programs, which vary in costs and benefits. From these,
you can choose a plan that best suits your health needs and those of your family. The
government will pay up to 75 percent of health insurance premiums for its employees
and retirees. The government currently pays about 60 percent of the average
premium of the six largest health insurance plans available to its employees. These
premiums plans provide excellent coverage for the employee and his or her entire
family.
LIFE INSURANCE
Through the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI), the
government offers group term life insurance at low rates and the convenience of
payment through payroll deductions. The government pays one-third of the cost of
the basic FEGLI plan. To tailor your insurance protection, two additional group term
life insurance plans, an income replacement plan, and flight insurance are available.
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TRAINING
The Agency is an education-oriented organization and has many fine training
programs. All employees receive on-the-job training and most components have formal
classroom training for new employees. Internal Agency courses on a variety of subjects
are offered by the CIA's Office of Training and Education. Employees often are
sponsored for external university and professional training when the program is relevant
to the employee's job. Some of the excellent universities in the area include: Georgetown,
George Washington, John Hopkins, Virginia, George Mason, Howard, and Maryland.
Cash awards are available for the attainment and maintenance of ability in selected
foreign languages.
MEDICAL SERVICES
The CIA's Office of Medical Services provides a wide range of physical and
psychological programs comparable to those of large corporations and includes free
biannual physical examinations and vocational and retirement counseling. Full-time
physiologists staff a physical fitness program. A fully equipped Nautilus fitness room and
a running track are now in use. A large gymnasium and tennis courts are under
construction at the Headquarters complex. An Employee Assistance Program is also
available to you and your family to help deal with stress, and with family, financial,
marital, alcohol, drug, and other problems.
EMPLOYEE ACTIVITY ASSOCIATION
The CIA's Employee Activity Association (EAA) offers its members a large variety
of clubs, activities, and instructional classes. Tickets are conveniently available at reduced
prices to sports, theater, and amusements in the Washington area such as Redskins
(limited number), Bullets, and Capitals games, Colonial Williamsburg, Kings Dominion,
the Kennedy Center, Ford's Theater, and five dinner theaters.
Some of the year-round organized sports include softball, tennis, basketball,
volleyball, golf, and football. Social, cultural, and instructional activities include bridge,
chess, coin and stamp collecting, art, tennis, and pilot ground school. Other special events
include charter fishing trips, ski trips, travel, and United Buying Service.
The EAA maintains a store with over 1,500 items in stock. Discounts up to 40
percent are available on cookware, jewelry, cameras, watches, radios, records, and tapes.
VCR's, TV's, etc., may be ordered at savings through catalogues.
CREDIT UNION
Membership in our credit union entitles you to:
? Free checking with direct deposit of pay, no minimum balance, no charges for
transactions, 5.5- to 8.25-percent interest paid on checking account balances.
? Check cashing privileges.
? Dividends on savings at competitive rates.
? Money market, 91-day, and Treasury rate certificates.
? Loans?signature, motor vehicle, educational, home equity, and stock secured at
very competitive rates.
? In the case of the member's death, loans are insured up to $10,000 at no cost to
the member.
? Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).
? Deposits insured up to $100,000.
New members are eligible for an unsecured loan of up to $1,500.
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RETIREMENT
You will be covered by Social Security and the Civil Service Retirement System
or other appropriate federal retirement systems. This dual coverage is part of the
transitional retirement legislation enacted by Congress pending its development of a
new retirement program to supplement Social Security.
Under transitional legislation, newly hired federal employees contribute 5.7
percent of their salary to Social Security, 1.3 percent to Medicare, and a reduced rate
of 1.3 to the Civil Service Retirement System for a combined total of 8.3 percent of
gross annual salary. Social Security and Medicare withholdings are applied up to a
specific amount of your annual salary.
The new supplemental program is expected to be established by Congress before
1 January 1986 and will cover all new federal employees. It is intended that the
supplemental retirement program, when combined with the benefits of the existing
Social Security plan, will provide you with an adequate overall level of retirement
income.
Employees with five years of service in foreign countries or other qualifying
service are eligible under certain circumstances for early retirement under the CIA
Retirement and Disability System.
VOLUNTARY INVESTMENT PLAN
This IRS-approved plan is designed to offer you an opportunity to build a "nest
egg" to supplement your Social Security and retirement annuity. Participants pool
their contributions to invest regularly in a tax-sheltered investment program; there
are no employer contributions.
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HIRING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
THE BASIC PACKAGE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE
1. Personal History Statement Parts I & II.
2. Report of Medical History (Form #4204) + Envelope.
3. Authorization to Release Information (Form #3297).
4. Self Identification Sheet (Form #444t).
5. Applicant Information Sheet (Form #3610).
6. College Transcripts
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. PATB:
DDI?All components
DA?All components except for OC and OIS
DDS&T?All components require if applicant received Bachelor's degree
within two years. All other applicants for NPIC and FBIS.
DDO?All CT applicants
DCI?Not required for senior level applicants
2. Other Tests:
a. Certificate of Proficiency?OC only
b. SET?OF (Professional) applicants only
c. Brandon-Wolfe?computer science related positions only; determined by
components following file review.
3. Writing Sample (5-10 page unpublished term paper or thesis ?)
DDI?All components.
4. Qualifications Supplement:
DDI?All components
DDO?All CT applicants
DDS&T?All CT applicants.
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APPLICATION AND PROCESSING INFORMATION
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APPLICATION AND PROCESSING INFORMATION
If you are interested in exploring career opportunities with the Central
Intelligence Agency send a resume to the Recruitment Activity Center responsible
for the area where you are located. If you do not have a prepared resume, write to the
field office and ask to have one of our short application forms sent to you. You may
also go to your college placement office and complete one of their prepared forms and
send a copy of this to our field office.
When your resume is received in our field office it will be reviewed by a
professional personnel recruitment officer and assessed against our current
recruitment needs. If he/she finds a match you will be contacted to arrange an
interview time and place to discuss your qualifications and specific career
opportunities.
If there is a mutual agreement that you should officially apply to the Agency you
will be given a full set of application forms to complete. If the position you apply for
requires you to take our Professional Applicant Test Battery you will be given an
admission ticket to a specific examination site closest to your place of residence. Be
sure to attend the examination on the scheduled date, or telephone the Recruitment
Center and inform them that you will not attend and, if appropriate, ask to be
rescheduled at another time.
It is imperative that you complete the application forms as soon as possible and
return them to the Recruitment Center. Do not discuss the fact that you have applied
to this Agency except with members of your immediate family.
When your application is received in our headquarters from the Recruitment
Center it will be logged in and sent to our Office of Security for an initial review. You
may then expect a screening telephone call covering matters of security interest
pertaining to your background. When these have been clarified your file will be
duplicated and a copy will be sent to all offices that might have an interest in a person
with your training, talents, and experience. If an office responds with a request that
your application be considered further you will be sent a letter advising you of this
interest. The background investigation will then be initiated. In the course of the
processing you will be invited to Washington, D.C., at our .expense, for personal
interviews with each of the components that have requested them. You will be given a
physical examination, assessment and evaluation testing and finally a polygraph
interview.
Within 30 to 60 days after completing these interviews you will be notified
whether we plan to make you a firm employment offer. You will be asked to
designate a date when you will be available to enter on duty and be sworn into service
with the Central Intelligence Agency.
You are asked to apply as early as possible and be prepared for a four to six
months processing time.
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GLOSSARY
ADP: Automated Data Processing.
CT: Career Trainee, an employee enrolled in the Central Intelligence Agency's
Career Training Program.
CTP: Career Training Program, the Central Intelligence Agency's formal, general
entry training program for selected officers entering on duty for service in any
of the Agency's four directorates.
DA: Directorate of Administration, one of the Agency's four directorates.
DCI: Director of Central Intelligence.
DDCI: Deputy Director of Central Intelligence.
DI: Directorate of Intelligence, one of the Agency's four directorates.
DO: Directorate of Operations, one of the Agency's four directorates.
DOD: United States Government's Department of Defense.
DS&T: Directorate of Science and Technology, one of the Agency's four directorates.
ECM: Electronic Countermeasures.
GS: General Schedule, the primary pay schedule used throughout the United
States Government.
GSE: General Schedule Engineer, an auxiliary pay schedule to provide additional
compensation to engineers. It is used to enhance the recruitment and retention
of this highly qualified occupational group.
GSM: General Schedule Physicians, an auxiliary pay schedule to provide additional
compensation to physicians. It is used to enhance the recruitment and
retention of this highly qualified occupational group.
HF: High Frequency.
HRD: Human Resources Development.
NIO: National Intelligence Officer, an officer who is responsible for guiding the
Intelligence Community's production of intelligence on certain regions or
topics, and a small staff of analysts.
PCS: Permanent Change of Station. This is a relocation of work and residence of a
government employee from one geographic location to another. It is normally
for a duration of two or more years. (see TDY)
Post This is additional compensation paid to attract employees to serve at certain
Differ- designated less desirable locations.
ential:
TDY: Temporary Duty. This is a temporary work assignment at a location other than
the one to which the employee is assigned.
USG: United States Government.
VLSI: Very Large Scale Integration. This term is used in connection with the
building of micro-electronic chips.
WPM: Words Per Minute used in the clerical occupational group to designate the rate
at which an employee can either type or take shorthand. In the communica-
tions occupational group it is used to designate the rate at which a
Telecommunications Specialist can send or receive International Morse Code.
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