Collection Management Officer Job at US Central Intelligence Agency
Duties
As a Collection Management Officer at CIA, you will drive the collection of foreign intelligence and actively manage the two-way dialogue between U.S. intelligence consumers and the Directorate of Operations (DO). You will evaluate the foreign intelligence collected by the DO to ensure the DO is providing U.S. foreign policy and national security decision-makers with timely, accurate, clear, and concise reporting in a manner that safeguards sensitive intelligence sources and methods.
Collection Management Officers use a combination of formal training and independent learning to develop and maintain subject matter expertise on current and looming country- and region-specific issues and/or transnational issues such as counterterrorism, counter proliferation, and cyber. This subject matter expertise enables Collection Management Officers to understand intelligence needs and identify clandestine collection opportunities that meet the priority requirements of U.S. foreign intelligence consumers.
Opportunities exist for Collection Management Officers to serve in multi-year assignments overseas or they can spend most or all of their career serving in the Washington, DC, area.
All DO officers are hired at an entry level and train as they are expected to work - as one team. DO officers begin their careers spending one to two years learning the foundations of clandestine operational tradecraft via classroom training, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience gained through a series of interim assignments. Following successful completion of the foundational training, each DO officer will transition into advanced training activity to prepare them to serve effectively in their respective career occupational specialty.
Our physical requirements for training are as follows:
- Operate a motor vehicle without second-party assistance in daytime and nighttime conditions.
- Traverse uneven terrain, to include climbing and descending staircases, over fixed minimum distances and in varying weather conditions.
- Work non-traditional or erratic schedules.
- Make reasoned decisions under time constraints.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must apply online, while in the United States.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible).
- 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.
- CIA is a drug-free workforce. The issue of illegal drug use is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a four-year degree will be considered); there is no preferred major or program of study (degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted, but you are responsible for obtaining and providing CIA with a credential evaluation from an accredited firm confirming that the foreign degree is the equivalent of a BA/BS and/or MA/MS degree conferred by a U.S. college or university).
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred.
- Personal integrity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Action- and results-oriented.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA and the Directorate of Operations.
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.
- Present clandestine intelligence information clearly and accurately in writing and verbally.
- Apply expertise in operational tradecraft, counterintelligence, and risk management to Directorate of Operations intelligence collection operations.
- Deal effectively, comfortably, and confidently with people at all levels of responsibility, authority, and rank.
- Multitask to manage time and priorities.
- View challenge and uncertainty as opportunity.
- Interest in seeking answers and maintaining expertise on the full spectrum of intelligence priorities within their area or assignment (i.e. possess a high-level intellectual curiosity).
- Ability to lead teams and work independently.
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a four-year degree will be considered); there is no preferred major or program of study (degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted, but you are responsible for obtaining and providing CIA with a credential evaluation from an accredited firm confirming that the foreign degree is the equivalent of a BA/BS and/or MA/MS degree conferred by a U.S. college or university).
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred.
Additional information
For more information on CIA careers and correct salary rates, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers
CIA Benefits: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/
Benefits
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/collection-management-officer/
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
- Resume.
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees.
- Cover letter: please describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and aspirations not evident from your resume, that make you a good candidate for the Directorate of Operations (1 page).
- Qualifications Supplement - in a separate PDF attachment address the following questions:
- Why does a career in public service appeal to you (1 paragraph)?
- Why do you wish to work for the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph)?
- Other than the Directorate of Operations, what other career options are of interest to you (1 paragraph)?
- Describe one thing from your academic, military, or professional background that has prepared you for success in the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph).
- Complete this thought: "I do my best work when..." (1 paragraph).
- Describe a time when you did not succeed, professionally or academically, and what you learned from that experience (2 paragraphs).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email
CAREERS@ucia.gov
Address
Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
USNext steps
Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.
If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.
Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
- Resume.
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees.
- Cover letter: please describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and aspirations not evident from your resume, that make you a good candidate for the Directorate of Operations (1 page).
- Qualifications Supplement - in a separate PDF attachment address the following questions:
- Why does a career in public service appeal to you (1 paragraph)?
- Why do you wish to work for the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph)?
- Other than the Directorate of Operations, what other career options are of interest to you (1 paragraph)?
- Describe one thing from your academic, military, or professional background that has prepared you for success in the Directorate of Operations (1 paragraph).
- Complete this thought: "I do my best work when..." (1 paragraph).
- Describe a time when you did not succeed, professionally or academically, and what you learned from that experience (2 paragraphs).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. citizens (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible). This job requires a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
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