Executive Branch
Case Officer
Intelligence & Defense
Case Officer
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Executive Branch
Intelligence & Defense
Washington, DC
In-person
Nonpartisan
Undergrad Degree+
Career
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$72,254 – $109,975
$35–$53/hr
Jan 31, 2027 · in 112 days
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Role Summary
• An entry-level case officer — the CIA's clandestine operations officer — in its Directorate of Operations. Case officers secretly find, assess, recruit and manage foreign sources with access to intelligence vital to US national security; it is the core spy role, with careers spent largely overseas.
Responsibilities
• Clandestinely spot, assess, develop, and handle foreign human intelligence sources.
• Formulate creative solutions to complex operational and intelligence problems.
• Work collaboratively as part of Directorate of Operations teams.
Required Knowledge & Experience
• Clearance: Must meet CIA employment requirements, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.
Application Process
• Apply through USAJOBS with your résumé and required agency documentation.
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