CIA Job Opportunities – Specialized Skills Officer

Job Description:

As a Specialized Skills Officer (SSO) for the CIA, you will join a cadre of results oriented professionals who accept significant responsibilities and embrace accountability for results. SSOs conduct and/or directly support CIA operations by leveraging technical skills in either specialized military fields and/or experience in media, communications, marketing, advertising, issue advocacy, crisis management, or technology development. These skills and experiences often include aviation, maritime, psychological operations, civil affairs and information operations. SSOs are a distinct occupation in the Directorate of Operations (DO) and play a unique role in support of intelligence operations for U.S. policymakers, support to Covert Action programs at the direction of President of the United States, and facilitate CIA’s Covert Action infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work non-traditional or erratic schedules;
• Make reasoned decisions under time constraints.
• 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;

Job Requirements:

• Competitive Specialized Skills Officer applicants have knowledge and/or experience in any one of the following categories:
• Social media, marketing, advertising, public relations, issue advocacy, crisis communication, or technology development
• 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
• 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
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently

Job Details:

Company: Central Intelligence Agency

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Philadelphia PA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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