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Case Officer

Central Intelligence Agency · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

This job is a Case Officer position with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Washington, DC, in the Directorate of Operations. Case Officers find, build trust with, and recruit non-U.S. citizens who can give the U.S. secret foreign intelligence, and most serve multi-year assignments overseas. The announcement has many vacancies, a full-time schedule, up to 50% travel, and a 5-year contract term.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public and to current federal employees. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Dual-national U.S. citizens are also eligible.

What you would do

  • Spot, assess, develop, and recruit non-U.S. citizens with access to foreign intelligence.
  • Build relationships based on trust and handle the people you recruit.
  • Serve multi-year assignments at overseas locations, usually for most of your career.
  • Work on country, regional, and global issues such as counterterrorism and cyber.
  • Operate a motor vehicle alone in day or night conditions as part of the program.

Do you qualify for GS-9 to GS-11 (up to GS-15)?

With education: You need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants within one year of earning a four-year degree will be considered. Any major is accepted. Foreign degrees are accepted only if an accredited firm confirms they match a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume submitted through MyLINK
  • Credential evaluation from an accredited firm for any foreign degree
  • Proof that any education you list comes from a school accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Missing required information may make you ineligible or lower your overall rating. A CIA recruiter may contact you if your qualifications meet the agency's needs.

Tips for this job:

  • Express interest at cia.gov/careers for up to four jobs, then submit your resume in MyLINK.
  • Submit your resume while you are physically in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.
  • If you use a foreign degree, get the credential evaluation before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Some officers may work non-traditional or erratic schedules. Travel is 50% or less.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

  • Physically in the U.S. or a U.S. territory when you submit your resume
  • Selective Service registration, if applicable
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area
  • Must be medically cleared for worldwide deployment
  • Thorough medical and psychological exam
  • Polygraph interview
  • Comprehensive background investigation
  • Drug test
  • Security clearance at the Sensitive Compartmented Information level
  • Financial disclosure required
  • 5-year Contract Term Agreement
  • Possible non-traditional or erratic schedules

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$72,254 – $109,975 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 (up to GS-15) · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Intelligence (0132)
Announcement
24-12182703-7023/CSHD

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