Executive Branch
Operational Officer
Listed as: Operational Careers
Intelligence & DefensePolicy & Research
Operational Officer
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Executive Branch
Intelligence & Defense, Policy & Research
Washington, DC
In-person
Nonpartisan
Undergrad Degree+
Talent pool
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$72,254 – $109,975
$35–$53/hr
Jan 31, 2027 · in 112 days
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Role Summary
• A general application, not a current opening: the CIA's operational careers — the clandestine side that collects foreign intelligence for US policymakers. Applicants are directed to the CIA careers site to see the individual operations jobs available.
Responsibilities
• Gather and analyze foreign intelligence to provide strategic advantages.
• Work in teams to execute operational duties and solve complex intelligence questions.
• Adapt quickly to dynamic global events and ambiguous situations.
Required Knowledge & Experience
• Clearance: U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background investigation required.
• Desired: Interest in studying foreign cultures and learning foreign languages.
Application Process
• Apply through the CIA careers portal.
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