Staff Operations

CareersCareer OpportunitiesClandestine Service PositionsStaff Operations InfoStaff Operations Officer

Work Schedule: Full Time Salary: $57,129 to 79,280

Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area Based out of CIA Headquarters in Washington, DC, Staff Operations Officers (SOOs) plan, guide and support intelligence collection operations, counterintelligence activities and covert action programs. SOOs develop expertise on a particular geographic region or transnational target (such as terrorism, counterintelligence, proliferation, or crime) and perform the Headquarters-based coordination and investigation that drives operations in the field. The role of CIA Headquarters is to provide strategic guidance, capabilities and resources to the field components pursuing tactical operations worldwide. The SOO is the interface between Headquarters and the field, and the SOO serves a critical role in translating executive guidance into operational action overseas. SOOs provide the big picture in their guidance to field operations. Clandestine operations require considerable operational, legal, budgetary and policy coordination, much of which is performed by SOOs at Headquarters. SOOs also play a role in obtaining policy and legal approvals for covert actions, which are directed by the President and require coordination with other government agencies. SOOs may be responsible for managing considerable budgets and resources for a range of covert action or other programs. SOOs are the Clandestine Services operational representatives to the Washington, DC national security community. CIA Headquarters is a team environment, and SOOs have the opportunity to work closely not only with other members of the Clandestine Service, but across the Agency Directorates. On any given day, SOOs may work with Directorate of Intelligence analysts on a finished intelligence piece for policymakers, or with Science & Technology officers to procure specialized equipment for a field operation. SOOs interact with the broad range of intelligence community agencies on operational matters and often work with their DIA, FBI, NSA and ODNI counterparts. SOOs may have the opportunity to brief Congress or the National Security Council at the White House, or attend meetings at the Pentagon.SOOs must possess excellent communication skills, as they are often required to write nuanced operational guidance or brief complex developments, often at short notice. SOOs are also consummate networkers and problem solvers, reaching across the organization to overcome hurdles and enable operations. SOOs who develop a subject matter expertise can pursue successive assignments on that particular issue. Alternatively, SOOs interested in management responsibilities can pursue leadership training and opportunities to manage headquarters-based elements. Minimum requirementsfor Staff Operations Officers in the Clandestine Service include a bachelors degree and a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA), with a demonstrated interest in international affairs. Strong written and oral communications skills are required. Advanced degrees, foreign area knowledge gained through study, travel or work aboard, foreign language proficiency and military experience are all desirable although not required. As with all NCS professional careers, the job responsibilities require absolute personal and professional integrity. All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required. To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing. Important Notice: Knowledge by non-Agency personnel of your association with the Central Intelligence Agency or the Intelligence Community may limit your ability to perform or preclude you from certain assignments. NCS applicants should therefore endeavor to protect the fact that they have applied and/or are thinking of applying to the NCS. We urge your discretion throughout the entire hiring process to ensure maximum flexibility for your potential NCS career. Further guidance will be provided as competitive applicants move through the hiring steps. To Apply: Make a note of the position(s) that interest you, as you can apply for up to four positions in one application.DO NOTsubmit multiple applications; this will only slow the review of your application, and delay processing. Please read the Application Instructions carefully before you begin the online application process. Application Instructions An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.

Posted: May 12, 2009 11:45 AM Last Updated: Jul 22, 2009 03:33 PM Last Reviewed: Jul 22, 2009 03:33 PM

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Category:	Biotech/Pharmaceutical
	> Operations
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	CIA
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