Technical Careers

Summary We are an Agency where technology drives our mission. Few organizations can offer comparable experiences in such a wide range of disciplines. By coordinating and utilizing expertise within every field, we can respond to threats with speed and accuracy. Please visit cia.gov/careers, to view all job opportunities currently available. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age; dual-national US citizens are eligible. You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume. You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable. You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area. You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation. For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/ Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. CIA has a variety of technical opportunities; all candidates should possess the following attributes: Patriotism Integrity Strong communication skills Critical thinking skills Ability to multi-task Creativity Ability to work within a team Sound time management Initiative Self-awareness General Minimum Qualifications (dependent on position) Experience in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) related field, such as: Computational social science Computer science Artificial intelligence Data analytics/management/science Information Science/Management/Technology Economics Engineering (Computer/Network/Software/Systems) Geospatial analysis Mathematics Operations research Quantitative Science Statistics Leadership abilities Problem solving skills Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation General Desired Qualifications (dependent on position) Previous experience in related fields Knowledge/Experience in programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, etc.) Knowledge/Experience in data manipulation (structured/unstructured), ETL, etc. Knowledge/Experience in data processing, triaging, mining, categorization, organization Knowledge/Experience in Full lifecycle development (data/network/infrastructure) Knowledge/experience in technical areas of interest Ability to adapt to changing requirements and short suspense deadlines Success working in and leading teams Education Bachelor's degree preferably in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field. At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.