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Professional Positions

Every successful organization has a solid foundation of professionals responsible for daily operations. When you choose to join the dedicated Professional Services team within the CIA, you become a part of an agency that plays a critical role in the national security of our country. Your work has special significance. You find rewards and fulfillment in your role. And you share in the pride that comes from serving your country. The CIA offers extraordinary opportunities for a wide range and variety of professionals.

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Professional Services

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Professional Services at the CIA

Attorney
Auditor
Auditor—Info Systems
Auditor—NRO
Bookbinder
Cartographer Entry Level
Cartographer Mid Level
Curriculum Designer
—Developmental
Curriculum Designer
—Full Performance
College Students
Contract Attorney
Contracting Officer Developmental
Contracting Officer Full Performance
Contracting Officer Senior
Cost Analyst—Senior Level
Contract Specialist —Entry Level
Digital Imaging Technician
Electronic Publishing Specialist

Finance Assistant
Finance Officer
—Expert, Mid-, and Entry-Level
Fitness Specialist
Geographer
Graphic Designer
Human Resource Administrator
Human Resource Generalist
Information Manager
Information Management Technical Officer
Instructor–CIA Leadership Academy
Law Librarian
Librarian
Mechanic (Print Plant Equipment)
Medical Officer
Multimedia Designers—Developmental
Multimedia Designers—Full Performance
Multimedia Specialist—Full Performance
Paralegal Program
Pay & Benefits Administrator

Pay & Benefits Administrator—HR Contact Center
Physician Assistant
Physician/Psychiatrist
Polygraph Examiner
Prepress Specialist
Press Operator
Process Improvement Black Belt
Program and Budget Analyst
Psychiatrist
Psychologist—OMS Clinical
Psychologist—OMS Research
Publications Officer-Entry and Developmental Level
Secretary
Security Professional
Security Protective Officer
Senior Program Analyst
Social Psychologist
Special Investigator—Full Performance/Senior Level
Support Officer
Technical Security Officers
Video Production Specialist—Developmental

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Global Support

As in any global organization, the Agency requires people with the ability to keep its physical operations in good order 24/7. From the effective design of office space to the shipment of supplies and services, the CIA offers the global support necessary to help keep its intelligence community performing at the
highest level.

Digital Imaging Technician
Electronic Publishing Specialist
Fitness Specialist
Mechanic (Print Plant Equipment)
Press Operator
Support Officer

Business Support

The proper financial checks, balances and accounting procedures ensure that the Agency maintains its responsibility of being as cost-effective as possible, while meeting its mission of intelligence. Business support provides the full range of financial services, administrative support and resource management.

Auditor
Auditor, Information Systems
Contract Attorney Developmental
Contract Attorney Full Performance
Contract Attorney Senior
Contract Specialist-Entry Level
Finance Assistant
Finance Officer
Program and Budget Analyst
Senior Program Analyst
Support Officer

Law

CIA lawyers and paralegals handle a wide variety of legal issues, including, civil and criminal litigation, foreign intelligence and counterintelligence activities, counter terrorism, counter narcotics, nonproliferation and arms control, covert actions, personal and security matters, contracting, finance and budget matters, tax, immigration, international financial transactions, corporate law, copyright, intellectual property, foreign and international law and legislation.

Attorney
Law Librarian
Paralegal Program

Human Resources

Every organization is only as successful as the people it employs. Our human resources staff is responsible for finding, hiring and training employees who can meet the demands of the mission. In addition, Human Resources strive to enhance employee work life, ensure fairness and support the unique needs of individuals and
their families.

Human Resources Generalist
Pay and Benefits Administrator
Pay and Benefits Administrator, HR Center
Human Resource Administrator

Administration/Office Support

Our staff plays a critical role in national security every day, adding a unique and rewarding dimension to secretarial and administrative careers. We rely on the skills of our dedicated secretarial and clerical support staff at every level of our global organization. For each position, duties vary based on your experience and the area being supported.

Level II Intelligence Secretary
Level III Senior Secretary/Office Manager
Level IV Executive Secretary
Administrative Assistant

Medical Research

Professionals in this area assist and administer to CIA employees and conduct required medical and psychological exams. Our mission, especially as it relates to security concerns, increases the importance of having the healthiest (mentally and physically) employees. We plan, develop, implement and direct the CIA's medical programs on a worldwide basis.

Medical Officer
Physician Assistant
Physician/Psychiatrist
Psychologist OMS Clinical
Psychologist OMS Research
Social Psychologist

Security/Investigations

We develop, maintain and operate a comprehensive, worldwide security program to protect Agency personnel, facilities, information and activities. Duties range from patrolling to specialized "bomb techs" to internal security. Training is offered through a system of formal courses and rotating assignments to provide exposure to a wide variety of security disciplines.

Technical Security Officers
Polygraph examiner
Security Professional
Security Protective Officer

Cartographer/Geographer

It takes a wide variety of people to provide the global intelligence decision-making. Our cartographers and geographers are involved in the management, development and creation of multiple mapping and GIS projects.

Cartographer Entry Level
Cartographer Mid Level
Geographer

Video/Graphic Design

The intelligence community runs on information. Our specialists in video and graphic design develop, design and mange the creation of informative publications, brochures, posters, charts, briefing products and video production projects.

Graphic Designer
Video Production Specialist, Development

Teaching and Curriculum Development

Our goal is to equip all CIA officers with a strong understanding of mission, commitment to shared values and intelligence trade skills needed to help protect the security and people of the United States through advanced teaching and curriculum development.

Curriculum Designer, Development
Curriculum Designer, Full Performance
Instructor-CIA Leadership Academy
Multimedia Designers, Development
Multimedia Designers, Full Performance
Multimedia Specialist, Full Performance
Process Improvement Black Belt

Languages

Many professionals at the CIA require foreign language skills to fulfill their missions. This group provides language instruction, translation and other assistance in the US and abroad.

Foreign Language Instructor

Information Sciences/Knowledge Processing

This group provides electronic publishing, information dissemination and library services vital to the intelligence process. Success requires continual training and the latest knowledge of applicable technologies and software.

Information Manager
Information Management Technical Officer

Investigations

A background investigation is required for CIA employment. Skilled investigators perform this function, as well as conducting investigations on contractors and reinvestigations on
current employees.

Student Opportunities

Undergraduate and graduate students can begin their careers at the CIA through one of several programs within Professional Services that provide practical experience as well as a deeper understanding of concepts learned in the classroom. These positions offer a rare introduction to life at the CIA before graduation.

Student Intern, Co-op and scholarship programs