Summary

Directorate of Operations Language Officers use their foreign language skills, cultural experience, and expertise to enable and produce translations and interpretations to clandestine operations.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

* Salary

$73,916 - $122,459 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 10 - 12

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Location

Many vacancies in the following location:

* Washington DC, DC

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

1040 Language Specialist

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

* Trust determination process

National security

* Announcement number

24-12182###-####/CSHD

* Control number

756770500

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This job is open to

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

As a Directorate of Operations Language Officer at CIA, you will perform a critical and dynamic function within the Directorate of Operations by using your advanced foreign language skills combined with cultural experience and expertise to produce high-quality, accurate, and timely translations, interpretations, and other language-related support to clandestine operations. Language Officers are key to the success of many foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, cyber, and covert action operations and have native or near-native level fluency in one or more of the following languages:

* Arabic

* Chinese Mandarin

* Korean

* Persian/Farsi

* Russian

* Japanese

* Spanish

Language Officers generally are assigned to the Washington, DC area, but have opportunities for overseas travel. Opportunities to serve multi-year postings overseas are very limited and these positions are highly competitive.

You will receive specialized training to acquire an understanding of clandestine operations tradecraft and to maintain and/or advance your foreign language skills. Classroom training, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience are all part of the training process.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.

* You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.

* You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US 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.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* 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

Desired Qualifications

* Strong command of the foreign language(s) and English in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

* Professional work experience as a translator and/or interpreter.

* Cultural and area knowledge of where the foreign language(s) is/are spoken.

* Strong critical/analytical thinking and research skills.

* Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to establish respectful relationships and to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

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

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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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.

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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

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Central Intelligence Agency

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Next steps

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

* 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

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Required Documents

For further information, please visit:

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.

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How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

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Agency contact information

Central Intelligence Agency

Website

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

Read more

Fair & 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

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

* Salary

$73,916 - $122,459 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 10 - 12

* Location

Many vacancies in the following location:

* Washington DC, DC

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

1040 Language Specialist

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

* Trust determination process

National security

* Announcement number

24-12182###-####/CSHD

* Control number

756770500

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/756770500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.