Technical Careers
About this job
We are an Agency where technology drives our mission. Few organizations can offer comparable experiences in such a wide range of disciplines. By coordinating and utilizing expertise within every field, we can respond to threats with speed and accuracy. Please visit cia.gov/careers, to view all job opportunities currently available.
Duties
40+ technical career tracks, such as Project Management Engineer, Analytic Methodologist, Data Lifecycle Specialist, Data Engineering, Data Science, IT Engineer, Tech Researcher, Tech Targeting Analyst – Operations and Research, Tech Developer, etc.
Qualifications
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. CIA has a variety of technical opportunities; all candidates should possess the following attributes: Patriotism Integrity Strong communication skills Critical thinking skills Ability to multi-task Creativity Ability to work within a team Sound time management Initiative Self-awareness General Minimum Qualifications (dependent on position) Experience in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) related field, such as: Computational social science Computer science Artificial intelligence Data analytics/management/science Information Science/Management/Technology Economics Engineering (Computer/Network/Software/Systems) Geospatial analysis Mathematics Operations research Quantitative Science Statistics Leadership abilities Problem solving skills Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation General Desired Qualifications (dependent on position) Previous experience in related fields Knowledge/Experience in programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, etc.) Knowledge/Experience in data manipulation (structured/unstructured), ETL, etc. Knowledge/Experience in data processing, triaging, mining, categorization, organization Knowledge/Experience in Full lifecycle development (data/network/infrastructure) Knowledge/experience in technical areas of interest Ability to adapt to changing requirements and short suspense deadlines Success working in and leading teams
Education
Bachelor's degree preferably in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field. At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Evaluations
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
How to apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and other opportunities; you may express interest in up to four jobs.
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For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
What to expect next
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does this Technical Careers job pay?
The announcement lists a salary of $69,923–$185,234 per year (GS 9–14).
When is the last day to apply?
Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 78 days from today.
Where is this job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the Central Intelligence Agency.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.
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