Position Summary:
Targeting Officers identify the people, relationships, and organizations with access to information needed to find opportunities to disrupt threats to U.S. interests.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Targeting Officer at CIA, you will identify the people, relationships, and organizations having access to the information needed to address the most critical U.S. foreign intelligence requirements and find opportunities to disrupt terrorist attacks, illegal arms trade, drug networks, cyber threats, and counterintelligence threats.
Targeting Officers are integral to the planning and implementation of Directorate of Operations (DO) foreign intelligence collection, counterintelligence, and covert action operations. You will combine specialized training, utilize advanced analytic skills and tools, and in-depth knowledge and experience in DO operational tradecraft to identify new opportunities for DO activities and enhance ongoing operations.
Many Targeting Officers spend much of their career serving in the Washington, DC, area with opportunities for overseas travel. Opportunities for Targeting Officers to serve multi-year postings overseas exist, but these positions are competitive.
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.
Required Education & Experience:
- 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).
- You must apply online, while in the United States.
- Action- and results-oriented.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to CIA.
- Inquisitive and investigative.
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.
- Articulate complex analysis verbally and in written communication.
- Ability to work independently and in team.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible).
- Personal integrity.
- Ability to learn and apply the latest technologies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Drawn to complex tasks and finding innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Ability to shift focus quickly, work on multiple tasks concurrently, and excel in high-pressure/high-impact situations.
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale preferred.
- Determined, focused and mission driven team players.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC, area.